Mine Seismology: Data Analysis and Interpretation (eBook)

Dr Stefan N. Glazer has 40 years of experience in the application of geophysical methods in the mineral prospecting and mining industry. He has been an independent mine seismology consultant since 2004, and before that he worked as a mine seismologist for AngloGold and then PMC. He has an MSc degree in Prospecting Geophysics (1972) and a PhD degree in Mine Geophysics (1997), both from the AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland. Prof. A. Kijko promoted the PhD thesis entitled “Practical applications of stress index and other seismological parameters in combating rock burst hazard in deep gold mine of Vaal Reefs, South Africa,” while Prof. S. Gibowicz and Prof. S. Lasocki reviewed it. He has written a number of technical papers, the last eleven of which are on monitoring the PMC caving process. He was involved in the Mass Mining Technology 2 Project with his research work entitled titled “Seismic signature of the caving process,” which involved analysis and interpretation of seismicity recorded at El Teniente, Chile, PT Freeport DOZ Mine, Northparkes Mine Lift 2 and PMC. The aim of this research was to make maximum use of the recorded seismicity to monitor and manage the caving process. In 2007 and 2011 he lectured on the subject of Mining Induced Seismicity for the course in Mining Geomechanics Master Program, School of Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Santiago, Chile.

1. Introduction2. Applications of Seismic Monitoring in Combating Rock Burst Hazard3. Seismic Parameters and their Physical Meaning4. Ranges of Parameters5. Interpretation Methods of Mine Induced Seismicity6. Palabora Seismic History7. Palabora Caving Process as Evidenced by Induced Seismicity8. Caving Process and Seismic Hazard9. Problems Related to Software Versions10. Seismic Preconditioning below Lift 1 Mine and its Influence on the Cavability of Lift 2 Cave11. Palabora Lift 2 Mine Seismic System12. Seismic Hazard Monitoring for Lift 2AppendicesIndex