Analysis of the Causes of the Sinkhole within the Mining Area of the Former Mine
P. Litwa
Central Mining Institute, Katowice, Poland
Keywords: Sinkholes, noncontinuous deformation in mining and post-mining areas
Abstract
The paper presents a case of a sinkhole located in a hard coal mine within the Upper Silesian Coal Basin in Poland and attempts to explain the causes of its formation. The calculations and analysis of geological and mining conditions carried out within the area of the sinkhole allowed to formulate conclusions that can support the decision-making process related to construction investments and environmental protection in the area of the decommissioned mine.
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