In the El Teniente mine tunnels (Chile), which hazard required continual monitoring?
A. Sea wave impact
B. High-altitude snowfall
C. Rockbursts in deep tunnels
D. Soil settlement
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The mine is one of the deepest in the world and faces frequent rockbursts due to high in-situ stress conditions, requiring careful stress monitoring and reinforcement.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Case Studies And Applied Geological Engineering Projects
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