Spatio Logic Mining Risk Assessment

Mining activities, particularly underground mining, can lead to *mine subsidence*, which is the gradual or sudden sinking of the ground surface due to the collapse of mine tunnels or the removal of underground materials. This phenomenon poses serious risks to land stability, water resources, infrastructure, and nearby communities. Effective mining risk assessment is essential to evaluate the potential for subsidence, predict high-risk zones, and mitigate its impacts on the environment and society.

Globally, regions like the *Jharia coalfields* in India face severe subsidence due to extensive underground coal mining and fires. Similarly, *Rhondda Valley* in the UK and *Appalachian mining areas* in the USA have experienced significant ground instability from historical mining activities. These cases illustrate the widespread risk of mine subsidence worldwide..

Spatio Logic uses advanced geospatial technologies, including satellite-based *InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar)*, to monitor ground deformation in mining regions. By tracking surface movement over time, Spatio Logic can detect early signs of subsidence, assess the extent of ground displacement, and help in risk evaluation. This enables mining companies and governments to implement safety measures, protect infrastructure, and ensure sustainable mining practices, minimizing long-term environmental and economic damage.

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Mine subsidence is the sinking or collapse of the ground surface due to the failure of underground mine structures, often from coal or mineral extraction. It can cause serious damage to buildings, infrastructure, and the environment over time.

Jharia coalfields India 2025

Land subsidence in the *Jharia coalfield* is primarily caused by underground coal fires, triggered when the area's *high-quality bituminous coal* spontaneously ignites upon exposure to air.
These fires weaken the overlying strata, causing ground collapse, while also releasing *toxic gases* such as carbon monoxide and sulfur compounds, which pose serious health risks to humans and animals in the surrounding areas.