windblast
1Windblast — is a term commonly used in mining to describe a sudden rush of air or gas due to the collapse of a void.CausesWindblast is common in longwall coal mines, especially those whose roof strata are competent, and do not cave immediately behind the… …
2windblast — noun Date: 1582 1. a gust of wind 2. the destructive effect of air friction on a pilot ejected from a high speed airplane …
3windblast — /wind blast , blahst , win /, n. a strong, sudden gust of wind. [1940 45; WIND1 + BLAST] * * * …
4windblast — noun A sudden rush of air or gas due to the collapse of a void, especially in mining …
5windblast — ˈ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ noun 1. : a gust of wind 2. : the injurious effect of air friction on a pilot ejected from a high speed airplane * * * /wind blast , blahst , win /, n. a strong, sudden gust of wind. [1940 45; WIND1 + BLAST] …
6Underground mining (hard rock) — A three dimensional model of an underground mine with shaft access Underground hard rock mining refers to various underground mining techniques used to excavate hard minerals, mainly those containing metals[1] such as ore containing gold …
7Mitsubishi T-2 — T 2 Mitsubishi T 2 at MCAS Iwakuni Role Trainer Manufacturer …
8Alex Lowe — Stuart Alexander Alex Lowe (1962 1999), was widely considered one of his generation s finest all around mountaineers prior to his October 5, 1999 death in a massive slab avalanche on Shishapangma (Xixabangma) in Tibet. The event also claimed the… …
9Malcolm C. Grow — Born November 19, 1887(1887 11 19) …
10Fighter pilot helmet — A Flight helmet, sometimes nicknamed a bone dome , is a special type of helmet worn by some sorts of aircraft pilots, particularly military pilots. It includes a visor for protection from the sun and from windblast in case of an ejection and an… …
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