
The Soma mine disaster was a mass workplace accident that occurred on 13 May 2014 during a shift change at the Eynez underground coal mine in the Soma district of Manisa, where approximately 5,000 workers were employed. The incident arose as a result of a fire caused by coal coming into contact with oxygen in a nearby underground production area, leading to the rapid spread of carbon monoxide. Workers were severely affected within a short time. Autopsies determined that the primary cause of deat
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Yusuf Bilal Akkaya

Türkiye Taşkömürü Kurumu (TTK) is the state institution responsible for bituminous coal production and mining activities in Türkiye. TTK is regarded as the continuation of the coal mining tradition in the Zonguldak basin and was established on 19 October 1983 through the transformation of the Ereğli Coal Enterprises (EKİ) facility, previously under Türkiye Kömür İşletmeleri, into an independent general directorate. Since TTK inherited the legacy of bituminous coal mining activities that began in
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Zübeyir Kolçak

The Dilaver Paşa Nizamnamesi came into effect in 1867 as the first regulation concerning labor life in the Ottoman State. Officially titled “Regulation of the Imperial Mines of Ereğli,” this regulation aimed to increase coal production by institutionalizing compulsory labor in response to low wages, harsh working conditions, and labor shortages in the Zonguldak coal basin.Content and StructureThe Nizamname consists of eight chapters and 100 articles. Its main sections cover mine exploration and
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Mustafa Cem İnci
MiKöken Mine kelimesi, Türkçeye Farsça mīnā (مینا) sözcüğünden geçmiştir. Farsçada bu kelime, "cam, boncuk" ve "metal yüzeylere işlenen renkli, parlak cam katmanı, emaye" anlamlarını taşır. Bu sözcüğün, "gök, gök rengi" anlamına gelen Farsça mīnū kelimesiyle ve daha eski bir kök olan Avestacadaki mainyu (gök) sözcüğüyle köken birliğine sahip olduğu düşünülmektedir. Kullanım AlanlarıEl Sanatları ve Kuyumculuk: Mücevherat, tabaka, vazo, ibrik gibi değerli metal eşyaların yüzeylerini renklendirmek ve
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Tuğba Aygün

Malatya’s largest district, Hekimhan, is like a hidden treasure nestled between high mountains and deep valleys. Have you ever wondered why a district might be named after a doctor? Let’s explore this mysterious district and its surprises together!Where Does the Name Hekimhan Come From?Hekimhan’s name originates from a famous physician who lived approximately 800 years ago. During the 13th century under the Seljuks, a doctor named Abu al-Hasan al-Hekim built a large caravanserai here.At the time
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I can no longer find my emotionsLook closely, perhaps they remained with youMy soul is now imprisoned by youI realized when I lost the keyI do not know if this is an expectationPerhaps my glances toward the skyWhile searching for your eyes in someone else’sHope shattered within your mindNow I search for you among the heavensPerhaps because I cannot find you on earthI compare the clouds to you, ahThese beauties do not tire meEvery step I take toward you is now in vainEach time I am the one who lo
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Lignite is a type of coal that belongs to the group of fossil fuels and is characterized by carbonization at low temperatures. It typically appears in shades ranging from brown to near black and is a low-calorific fuel (usually 700–3000 kcal/kg) with high moisture content (30–52%) and high ash content. In hard lignites, moisture content is below 20%, while in soft lignites it exceeds 40%. The quality of lignite varies depending on its moisture, ash and sulfur content. The majority of lignite dep
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Samet Şahin