Friday, December 14, 2018

Asarco Copper Mine Tour, Sahuarita Arizona:: Winter Sojourn 2014/15

Copyright 2018, CABS for Reflections From the Fence

2014

YES, early December 2014, during the Winter Sojourn 2014/15 tour.

Yes, I am still 4 years behind in my trip posts. 

This was an interesting day trip, and seriously, the details and science and understanding of the processes were forgotten long ago by Moi, but, the equipment and such are still fascinating.  And, mmmm, HUGE!!

There is a very nice visitors center with displays. Outside of that area I found these:


From a different angle:



They take you to the other displays and buildings by bus.  The docent explains the business, again, the details escape me 4 years later, but, it was quite fascinating and detailed.  So, a few photos.


A overall view of the mine area:


Sony Zoom!!


Panoramic of the mine:


Piles of ore:


Inside, machinery, well explained, and yep, Carol has no clue now!  LOL



Truth is, I could have blogged this experience immediately afterward and would not have been able to share the science and details.  I am pretty sure tho, that if it interests you, a web search will provide all those goodies for you.


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