DOI: 10.18503/1995-2732-2024-22-2-22-32
Abstract
This article examines the impact of mining enterprises on the natural landscape and ecology of the area. The presented results of the conducted studies show that the earth surface disturbance during ore extraction in different ways has different consequences. The article describes the influence of both open and underground mining methods on the natural environment. Special attention is paid to the earth surface disturbance, the formation of sinkholes and their impact on the environment and residents. The article contains a specific example of an underground mine, where the collapse of the roof of the workings led to the formation of sinkholes on the earth surface. The author analyzes causes and consequences of such collapse, as well as ways to restore the collapsed earth surface using two-component polymer resins. Research into the disturbed areas of the earth surface during underground mining is of great importance for several reasons. Firstly, such mining is an important source of mineral extraction, but often accompanied by disturbances of the earth surface, presenting a danger. Research into this area will help develop methods and technologies to minimize disruption and ensure safety. Secondly, land disturbance can negatively impact the environment and biodiversity. Research into the disturbed areas contributes to developing measures to ensure environmental safety. Thirdly, underground mining requires the use of new methods and technologies. Research into this area will improve technical solutions, reduce costs and environmental impact. There is also a need for constant control and monitoring of underground work. Research into this topic is important and can improve safety and efficiency of these processes.
Keywords
mining enterprises, earth surface disturbance, sinkholes, underground mining, environmental impact, mine, natural environment
For citation
Ivanov E.A. Monitoring of Disturbed Areas of the Earth Surface During Underground Mining. Vestnik Magnitogor-skogo Gosudarstvennogo Tekhnicheskogo Universiteta im. G.I. Nosova [Vestnik of Nosov Magnitogorsk State Technical University]. 2024, vol. 22, no. 2, pp. 22-32. https://doi.org/10.18503/1995-2732-2024-22-2-22-32
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