Summary

This review describes seismic activity caused by underground mine operations. Several links to sources of information and publications are given. Regulations, theory and arguments concerning mine-induced seismicity are also discussed.

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INTRODUCTION

Mine-induced seismicity is an ever present problem in most mining areas where there are deep mines and local populations. Rock bursts occur and the mining causes earthquake-like events that collapse mine workings, kill miners, and damage structures on the surface. In this technology review we touch on the subject and link to some of the many fine writings freely available on the web.

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