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The formation of linear discontinuous deformations in mining areas is a serious problem. It is indisputably connected with the lack of resistance of building structures to such deformations. They are formed mainly in effect of mining operations conducted especially within several beds in the vicinity of fault zones. The paper presents an interesting case of deformation—a deep ditch, which poses a serious threat to public safety. The deformation in question was formed about 50 years ago, and the geological and mining documentation was released to the authors by the Archives of the District Mining Office. Filling the fissure with rock material allowed to eliminate the hazard. However, such deformations may occur even nowadays, when the area is subjected to specific geological and mining conditions. Therefore, the authors decided that it is worth presenting the case of the analysed deformation, despite the long period that had passed since the inception of the deformation.
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Strzałkowski, P., Strzałkowska, E. Impact of geological and mining conditions on surface risk of linear discontinuous deformations on a selected example. Arab J Geosci 16, 156 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-023-11255-x
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