Mine Exploration

Mine exploration is a hobby in which people visit abandoned mines, quarries and sometimes operational mines. Enthusiasts usually take part for the sake of exploration and documentation, often using surveying and photography to record what they find, which gives the pursuit something in common with amateur industrial archaeology. In practice it sits closer to caving, since many participants are drawn to exploring both mines and natural caves. It typically calls for equipment such as helmets, head lamps, sturdy boots and climbing gear, reflecting the physical risks of moving through old underground workings. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/