A coal mine collapsed in Coahuila, Mexico on August 3rd, leaving 10 miners trapped underground with little to no chance for survival.  The collapse occurred when water from a nearby reservoir flooded the mine, causing a cave-in.  Rick Sanchez is joined by geologist Ray Pilcher and he describes in detail what happens when a mining disaster like this occurs, and what the conditions are like for the victims trapped underground.  Sanchez asks the important questions: Why were these miners permitted to work in an illegal mine?  Why is it taking so long to get to them?  And why is no one talking about this tragedy? 

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