That was a nice close-up of those two sticks of dynamite you found. Very cool that you zoomed in and were able to ascertain the date. Those looked like two classic sticks of dynamite that were still in pretty good condition and not all corroded. Good job capturing a lot of the details such as the colorful veins of ore, the minerals that fluoresced, and the views looking down into some of those ore passes. Pointing out the lack of insects or rodents is also interesting. Todd had commented on that in his own video. It is strange why there seems to be no living things in that mine. Maybe there is some kind of residue remaining from all the explosive testing that was done in those bunkers that we can’t detect but insects and small animals can which drives them away.
Hey thanks, Frank! That mine was quite the experience, wasn't it? We barely saw a small percentage of this mine. There are many more things to see in there. I would imagine you are right about the explosives testing and the lack of wildlife in there, but who knows? Maybe it's just too deep within the mountain. Those colorful veins were exceptional! Thank you for being a part of this!
It was definitely dynamite that you found. I've shot yellow-wrapped dynamite like that in Missouri, the stuff was old and starting to sweat. Come to think of it, the vast majority of shots I've fired were primed with dynamite, if not entirely loaded with it. Different manufacturers use different colors of wrapping; Orica's product looks very close to the red Acme dynamite from Loony Tunes. I don't particularly care for the stuff but we've got a steady supply that will be used until exhausted. After that, I'd like to migrate over to cartridge-type emulsion explosive as it will offer advantages in stability, cost, and most importantly, not giving me a damn powder headache!
It's been an experience finding different types and colors of discarded explosives. It's amazing how you know by sight the different kinds! What is a powder headache?
Wow, good eye! I had to re-watch that clip. I'm not certain what that is blowing in the air. It is possible for it to be a bug, but this section of the mine is over a half-mile from the surface. It would be remarkable if it made it that far in complete darkness (unless it hitchhiked a ride from one of us)! If I had to venture to guess, it may be a piece of dust or lint from one of us. You may be right, though, about the bug! Thanks for watching!
I really can't imagine (or want to, lol)! These huge underground chambers are so far within the mountain, it may just cause some minor subsidence on the slope, but who knows? I hope that never happens so that others may explore this place in the future. Thank you for the comment!
Really all you can say is WOW,,,,because it is wow...really enjoyed.
Thank you very much! I really enjoyed putting this one together!
Awesome man, even I was like wow and I've been there. LOL!
LOL! Thank you! I really appreciate it! If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't know about this area!
That was a nice close-up of those two sticks of dynamite you found. Very cool that you zoomed in and were able to ascertain the date. Those looked like two classic sticks of dynamite that were still in pretty good condition and not all corroded. Good job capturing a lot of the details such as the colorful veins of ore, the minerals that fluoresced, and the views looking down into some of those ore passes. Pointing out the lack of insects or rodents is also interesting. Todd had commented on that in his own video. It is strange why there seems to be no living things in that mine. Maybe there is some kind of residue remaining from all the explosive testing that was done in those bunkers that we can’t detect but insects and small animals can which drives them away.
Hey thanks, Frank! That mine was quite the experience, wasn't it? We barely saw a small percentage of this mine. There are many more things to see in there. I would imagine you are right about the explosives testing and the lack of wildlife in there, but who knows? Maybe it's just too deep within the mountain. Those colorful veins were exceptional! Thank you for being a part of this!
It was definitely dynamite that you found. I've shot yellow-wrapped dynamite like that in Missouri, the stuff was old and starting to sweat. Come to think of it, the vast majority of shots I've fired were primed with dynamite, if not entirely loaded with it. Different manufacturers use different colors of wrapping; Orica's product looks very close to the red Acme dynamite from Loony Tunes. I don't particularly care for the stuff but we've got a steady supply that will be used until exhausted. After that, I'd like to migrate over to cartridge-type emulsion explosive as it will offer advantages in stability, cost, and most importantly, not giving me a damn powder headache!
It's been an experience finding different types and colors of discarded explosives. It's amazing how you know by sight the different kinds! What is a powder headache?
Wow
It is an amazing place!
Gonna have to visit this place myself since I'm in NM 😂now your making me want to check it out like Indiana Jones style.
LOL! There are lots of places in NM to go Indiana Jonesing if you look hard enough!
It looks like from 1620 to 1627 there is a bug flying to the right.
Wow, good eye! I had to re-watch that clip. I'm not certain what that is blowing in the air. It is possible for it to be a bug, but this section of the mine is over a half-mile from the surface. It would be remarkable if it made it that far in complete darkness (unless it hitchhiked a ride from one of us)! If I had to venture to guess, it may be a piece of dust or lint from one of us. You may be right, though, about the bug! Thanks for watching!
Could you imagine that if it collapses the hole it will make on the surface will be astronomical. Be safe my friends.
I really can't imagine (or want to, lol)! These huge underground chambers are so far within the mountain, it may just cause some minor subsidence on the slope, but who knows? I hope that never happens so that others may explore this place in the future. Thank you for the comment!