Environmental Impacts of Mining Activities in Um Balad—El Urf Region; Central Eastern Desert

Abstract

Besides the mining activity and mineral exploitation, the health should always in mind. In this regard, while the radioactive elements are important to our economy, they have remarkable effects of ionizing the groundwater, soils, and plants that are subject to such radiations, being a harmful source. Thus, proper safety measures must be taken to protect their problems. Moreover; Natural radiation comes from a variety of sources, including radioactive substances found in rocks and soil, ingested radioactive substances through food and drink, and cosmic rays that enter the earth’s atmosphere from space. The mining in the central eastern desert is mainly related to the granite intrusions characterized by high radioactivities. The purpose of this study is to assess rock radiation in the area. The exposure rate of radiation is used as a baseline when comparing additional man-made radiation sources, such as radioactive waste disposal, nuclear power generation, and fallout from nuclear weapons. The results: A dose rate model was able to be created to determine the average radiation exposure over the region gold mines. Additionally, the analysis of airborne spectral gamma data makes it easier to distinguish between various rock units quickly. The generated vector maps can be used as a reference for additional mineral and radioactive element exploration. Additionally, for regional environmental monitoring. Additional mining regions should utilize strategies akin to those used in the study area to safeguard and sustain human health.