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> I don't think they've solved the problem yet. They still have a huge
machine
> near the collapse point which looks like it's still taking vertical core
> samples. People should be more careful when building tunnels. I guess it's
> hard when you can't really see what you're doing...
>
I have the feeling that it was a combination of time and money that led to
the collapse....

> > I have done it for work of course, and also when coming back from
holidays I
> > tend to have a few rocks in my luggage, getting strange looks and frowns
> > from custom officers....
>
> That would be fun. Have they ever threatened to break them up to look for
> contraband hidden inside? :)
>
Well... it is always the question "what is allowed/not allowed for export".
Believe it or not, rocks can give problems, if they are sent in large
quantities (samples for study for instance) and you need special permits.
But for the tourist, there is little to worry about generally, except really
in the case of fossils...

Oh dear! I am afraid we are wandering off into the off topic area.....

Thomas

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