Five major environmental effects of rock blasting are ground vibrations, airblast, flyrock, dust and fumes. What makes them {open_quotes}environmental {close_quotes} as opposed to occupational health and safety issues is that their impacts are felt off the mine, quarry or construction site. For some impacts, safe zones are defined …

This study tried to identify the environmental effe cts of quarrying in the identified quarry sites of Region 1 chosen at rando m, specifically at a geologic perspective. It further tried to discover the socio -economic benefits they provided to the residents of adjacent and nearby barangays w ithin the provinces of Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, La Union, and Pangasinan; …

The study investigated the environmental effects of quarry operations in Abeokuta, Ogun state, while it specifically sought to ... Environmental effects such as land degradation and pollution of ...

Quarrying of rocks and minerals has contributed to the economic development of many nations. However, dusts generated from these quarries have caused environmental and health challenges. Health risk assessment of the environments around quarries in southwestern Nigeria was, therefore, carried out to delineate the effects of …

This paper presents controlling of the environmental effects of air shock wave due to blasting in quarry mines. The aim of this study is to predict the air overpressure due to blasting, in order to protect the dwelling area adjacent to the quarry. Prediction of air overpressure is important for mine operators who utilize blasting to ensure their blasts …

This study evaluates the impacts resulting from quarry-blasting operation on nearby buildings and structures as it generates ground vibration, air blast, and fly rocks. In this paper, first blasting operation and its possible environmental effects are defined.

When quarries are in close proximity to urban environments, inhabitants are subjected to pollution and noise, and the undeniable eyesore of an abandoned quarry remains long …

Quarrying and demolition waste activities lead to various environmental effects on receptor sites and surrounding areas (Ozcan et al. 2012).More specifically, the modification of landscape as a result of excavation, drilling and improper disposal of demolition wastes, often generates visual and environmental impacts on targeted sites …

A field experimental work was conducted to minimize the vibration effects at Saribayir quarry as it is an identical case for the many quarries situated in and around Istanbul, Turkey.

Limestone quarries and their env ironmental impact. PETER GATT. Department of Geology, Cornell University, NY, USA. e-mail: mepcons@hotmail. The quarry indust ry of many countries constitutes ...

The soil was observed to be more acidic during the rainy season as the pH values increased. Compared to the dry season, the analysis indicates that the effect is more evident at the quarrying point. The negative environmental effect is more prevalent in the older quarry due to the length of operation.

The economic impacts of quarrying include: Job creation in the quarrying industry. Economic boost from the sale of quarry materials. Infrastructure development due to increased demand for building materials. Potential negative impact on tourism and local businesses due to environmental degradation.

To examine the effects of quarry activities on the physical and socio-economic aspects of residents in the study area; ... Noise Pollution means the emission of uncontrolled noise that is likely to cause danger to human health or damage to the environment. Quarry: A quarry is a type of open-pit mine from which rock material and sand are extracted.

However, dusts generated from these quarries have caused environmental and health challenges. Health risk assessment of the environments around quarries in …

Article. Open access. Published: 13 December 2023. Environmentally sustainable mining in quarries to reduce waste production and loss of resources using …

Blast-induced ground vibration is one of the most important environmental impacts of blasting operations because it may cause severe damage to structures and plants in nearby environment. Estimation of ground vibration levels induced by blasting has vital importance for restricting the environmental effects of blasting operations. Several …

The dimensions of the hypothetical models were considered 2 m in the x direction (cutting depth of the quarry face), 20 m in the y direction (quarry face length), and 4.5 m in the z direction ...

Several serious environmental impacts related to quarrying activities on and near the river, such as vibrations, land …

problem, stress, throat infection, allergy. The study have demonstrated vividly that quarry mining effects on health and environment among workers and residents in the communities is a function of distance from active mine sites. 1. Introduction Within the last decade, environmental and health concerns have gained prominence throughout the …

This work is the first attempt to quantify the efficiency of blasting operations in the aggregate quarry by combining the fragmentation produced and the resulting environmental hazards in a single ...

Sagewill Limestone Quarry Environmental Management Plan & Reclamation Plan (2018) New. ... The hydrogeological effect of limestone extraction from open pits (quarries) depends on the location of ...

Mining of minerals exerts adverse pressure on different compartments of environment directly or indirectly. Air is the worst affected environmental matrix, and it can carry the harmful effect of pollutants generated from mining activity even to distant places. The present study was undertaken to estimate the emission of particulate matter (PM2.5 …

The investigation yielded that among the five quarry sites, the social and environmental effects of the gravel and sand quarrying operations which the respondents strongly agree with their mean ...

This study assessed the environmental impact of the quarry site on the adjoining neighbourhood in Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan, and Oyo State. The healthy city concept provided an anchor for the research. The mixed-methods and cross-sectional survey research design were used. Primary and secondary data sources were …

Quarries do contribute to climate change. The carbon footprint of a quarry varies based on what is being mined. Quarries release … See more

Therefore to achieve the equilibrium between natural ecosystems, project planning, formulation and implementation is needed to avoid the impact of stone quarry on the environment and living community. In this study, the investigators assess the environmental and the social impact of quarry activity at Dire Dawa suburb kebeles. 1.2.

In South-Eastern Nigeria, several quarry operations provide 8.7% of the country's annual GDP to the economy. These businesses do, however, frequently cause air pollution. Extech Model VPC300 was used to measure PM2.5, PM10, and various meteorological factors, and conduct a social survey to determine the impact of particulate …

Quarrying and demolition waste activities lead to various environmental effects on receptor sites and surrounding areas (Ozcan et al. 2012 ).

Torr Quarry has been active since the 1940s, covering 2.5 square kilometers near Shepton Mallet, with a current production of around 5 million tonnes of limestone, mostly used in road construction and transported by rail to the southeast. The quarry focuses on environmental sustainability, including creating wildlife-friendly lakes, landscaping ...

Four marble quarries were studied using site investigations from the Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs) for each quarry (Nima 2013; Ekinciler 2013; SRK 2013; Ece 2013).The EIARs contained information on geology, hydrogeology, water quality (physical, chemical and biological parameters), and quarry characteristics.