- Journal of International Environmental Application and Science
- Vol: 11 Issue: 4
- Features of Environmental Issues Related to Abandoned Mining Exploitations in Albania
Features of Environmental Issues Related to Abandoned Mining Exploitations in Albania
Authors : A. Halili, Gafur Muka
Pages : 376-383
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Publication Date : 2016-12-30
Article Type : Research
Abstract :Abandoned mining exploitations, which include all the workings, related to the mine opening, preparation and exploitation as well as all the consequences of the mining activity after its completion, require constant attention in order to avoid or minimize their damaging impact on both the environment and the human activity. Previous research has dealt with the methods related to assessment of the susceptibility, vulnerability and the geo-risk in the abandoned exploitations and has recommended concrete technical, administrative and constructive measures to deal with the geo-risk in urban planning and land use in order to provide an appropriate environment not only for humans but also for flora and fauna in general. The interest of researchers begins with recognizing the problem, continues with the involvement of influential factors in the building of the evaluation model and ends with the methodological recommendations that should be implemented to avoid or reduce harmful impacts. In this paper are treated the features of environmental issues related to the abandoned mining exploitations in Albania, taking into consideration the fact that they have not yet received the right attention to implement solutions in accordance with the current requirements and standards. From this point of view they constitute a major field where to explore for real answers that deserve attention in the framework of global solutions, as the environment is not just a regional and national problem, but a global one as well.Keywords : funnel, sinkholes, trough, sterile, abandonment, damage