Photo / Martin Marietta Materials A longtime reader from Iowa, Fred Borgen, shared this story of a radio broadcast from an underground mine located under, of all places, the cornfields of his home state. I hadn’t heard about any mines in Iowa until this, and now I’m deeply upset that I haven’t done a radio… Read More →
Soudan underground mine reopens after last year’s fire
June 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A year after the frightening underground fire that threatened both an important historical state park and a multi-million dollar physics research laboratory, the Soudan Underground Mine has reopened for tours. Related posts: No related posts.
Officials: Maintenance work spark caused Soudan mine fire
April 20, 2011 by 2 Comments
A spark from maintenance work that left a smoldering ember on old timbers has been identified as the cause of the fire at the Soudan Underground Mine state park. It appears unlikely that the mine will open for tours this summer. There was no damage at the advanced physics laboratory located deep within the mine…. Read More →
Work ahead, but also optimism after Soudan Mine fire
March 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
With the Soudan Underground Mine fire finally stopped, officials are now able to show optimism over the mine’s ability to re-open as a state park and advanced physics research facility. A story by Janna Goerdt from today’s Duluth News Tribune is a useful look at the fire, how it was put out and what will… Read More →
Soudan mine shaft fire out, power restored to pumps
March 20, 2011 by 1 Comment
Some good news from the state DNR and others fighting the fire deep in the the Soudan Underground Mine. A crew was sent into the mine today and was able to restore power and confirm that there were no more flames amid the water and fire suppressing foam. Pumps that had been shut down are… Read More →
DNR fights fire, time in underground blaze at Soudan mine
March 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The DNR reports that fire fighters are making significant progress in its battle against the fire at the Soudan Underground Mine State Park. The advanced physics laboratory at the 27th level, just below the fire at the 23rd-25th levels, is still OK. The fire might still be burning, however, and more work and danger lies… Read More →
In northern Minn., Soudan mine fire menaces underground science lab
March 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The uncontrolled fire deep in the Soudan Underground Mine now threatens the advanced $60 million scientific MINOS laboratory two levels below the fire, reports WDIO. It’s not the fire, but the water collecting at the bottom of the mine that poses a risk. Pumps that normally keep the mine dry are without power. In 1-2… Read More →
Reports of fire at historic Soudan Underground Mine
March 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I’m trying to find details, but the Mesabi Daiy News is reporting a fire between the 23rd and 25th levels of the Soudan Underground Mine burning since yesterday. UPDATE: A press release from the DNR: Fire underway in mine shaft at Soudan Underground Mine State Park Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota… Read More →
Understanding the (parameters of the discussion of the) true nature of the universe, featuring dark matter Powerpoint
July 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Fans of this blog know that I’m a sucker for underground mines and dark matter. It’s like peanut butter and chocolate. Here’s the press release for an upcoming event related to both at the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm. Get to the bottom of Soudan lab experiments On Wednesday, July 21 and Thursday, August 5,… Read More →
Watch for smoke monsters
May 1, 2009 by 6 Comments
Read more about the new underground physics lab near the Iron Range. Between this place and the existing lab in the Soudan underground mine this scientific project is just vaguely starting to remind me of the Darma Initiative from “Lost.” I guess that makes me a “hostile.” Or an “other?” Where’s John Locke when you… Read More →
