The Perilous Profession of Underground Mining (Infographic)

The Chile copper and gold mine collapse brings into focus underground mining dangers and man-made mine and well depths. CREDIT:

The collapse of a roof in the Chilean gold mine has left 33 trapped miners awaiting rescue by a borehole that is expected to take months to complete. Here's a layout of the mining accident and some of the deepest man-made and natural mines and wells.