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Geological Engineering · Q59

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 59

Q59

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
Answer
D.
Soil settlement

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
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.