Minecraft Strip Mining
an easy way to find diamonds
Dig a Stare Case Down to To the Level 12
Diamonds are found most commonly in level 12 along with the other ores
Make Your Main Tunnel
when you reach level 12 make a 2x2 tunnel as long as you desire
Mark Your Side Tunnels
you need torches to make where you are going to dig starting at your stare case mark every two blocks
Mine the Side Tunnels
mine the side tunnels as far as you desire. When you reach the end of your main tunnel expand it and repeat the process
Tip's and Warnings
1. if you don't find diamonds right off don't give up just keep going
2. be careful!!! there is lots of lava in that level it would stink to lose all those well earned diamonds over lava