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This "monument" overlooking Whitehaven harbour is, in fact, a ventilation chimney for the mine workings running beneath the sea. The coal seams in this area are very gasey, and the discharging methane has, on occasions, been ignited by lightning. Don't know how they put it out, but the fire-brigade had to play water on the outside to keep it cool. Probably not what they expected when they were called out to a chimney-fire 8^)
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Fantastico!
Brilliant colours!
It looks amazing at night. Enjoying your work jstefant :)
Very nice view!!!
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GREAT SHOT !!
Bloody brilliant!
Your pix are top notch! Brought back memories of the Boro, Redcar and Saltburn. Are the Blue Lagoons still there near Great Ayton?
This "monument" overlooking Whitehaven harbour is, in fact, a ventilation chimney for the mine workings running beneath the sea. The coal seams in this area are very gasey, and the discharging methane has, on occasions, been ignited by lightning. Don't know how they put it out, but the fire-brigade had to play water on the outside to keep it cool. Probably not what they expected when they were called out to a chimney-fire 8^)