IMPACT OF MINING ACTIVITIES IN THE UPPER SILESIAN COAL BASIN ON SURFACE WATER AND POSSIBILITIES OF ITS REDUCTION

Due to the deposits of quality hard coal, the area of the Upper Silesian Coal Basin (USCB) has been one of the most industrialised regions in Europe for centuries. One of the most significant issues in terms of environmental impact and risks related to mining activities are the discharged mine water...

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Main Authors: Andrzej Harat, Nada Rapantova, Arnost Grmela, Zdzisław Adamczyk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Polish Society of Ecological Engineering (PTIE) 2015-06-01
Series:Journal of Ecological Engineering
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Online Access:http://www.journalssystem.com/jeeng/IMPACT-OF-MINING-ACTIVITIES-IN-THE-UPPER-SILESIAN-COAL-BASIN-ON-SURFACE-WATER-AND-POSSIBILITIES-OF-ITS-REDUCTION,2806,0,2.html