1. Exploration of the south workings was stopped by falls and afterdamp . 2. The resulting mixture is called afterdamp and will suffocate and kill. 3. Eight men were rescued, but one died from the effects of afterdamp . 4. All perished after inhaling afterdamp following the explosion. 5. In coal mines incomplete combustion may occur during explosions resulting in the production of afterdamp . 6. The air was foul with afterdamp . 7. Collinson couldn t progress further due to afterdamp , and was forced to leave the mine. 8. Moore, Robson and some engineers went down number 2 pit but were stopped by falls and afterdamp . 9. The afterdamp led to the deaths of a further two men, bringing the total deaths to 83. 10. Many victims who were not killed immediately by the explosion and fire died from the effects of afterdamp .