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AFTERBLASTING [1 record]

Record 1 1997-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blasting Work (Mining)
CONT

During an explosion of methane and oxygen, carbon dioxide and steam are formed. When the steam condenses to water a partial vacuum is created which causes an inrush or what is known as an afterblast.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
OBS

Après l'abattage avec explosifs.

Spanish

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