Luisenthal Mine [SEP] product
Luisenthal Mine
The Luisenthal Mine was a coal mine near Völklingen. The mine was known as the site of the largest mine accident in the history of the German Federal Republic, when 299 miners died on February 7, 1962.
1962 Mine Disaster.
On February 7, a methane explosion occurred after the opening of a methane-containing cavern in the Alsbach field. This triggered a larger coal dust explosion with devastating effects. 284 workers were killed, making this the greatest mining catastrophe in the history of the Saarland
Luisenthal Formation
The Luisenthal Formation is a geologic formation in Germany. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.
See also.
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Germany