Air pressure at the bottom of a deep mine shaft is the same as the air pressure at the earth's surface next at the shaft opening.

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Air pressure increases with depth due to the weight of the air above, so the pressure at the bottom of a deep mine shaft is higher than at the surface.

Air Pressure at the Bottom of a Deep Mine Shaft