There is striking evidence that the dynamics of the Earth crust is controlled by a wide variety
of mutually dependent mechanisms acting at different spatial and temporal scales. The …

Abstract Interpretation of the b-value of earthquake frequency–magnitude distributions has
received considerable attention in recent decades. This paper provides a comprehensive …

Publisher Summary This chapter summarizes the new facts surrounding the spatial
variability of the b-value—the slope of the frequency-magnitude distribution (FMD) …

Mining-induced seismicity has been reported almost in every mining country. Large seismic
events with high-energy (HE) radiation can pose a serious threat to safe mining operations …

Over the last few decades, it has become clear that various human activities have the
potential to generate seismic activity. Examples include subsurface waste injection, reservoir …

Anisotropy caused by bedding structures has a great effect on tensile properties and fracture
behaviours of coal. Acoustic emission (AE) monitoring is a powerful tool in understanding …

Longwall mining technique has been widely used around the globe due to its safe mining
process. However, mining operations are suspended when various problems arise like …

The results of the statistical analysis of seismic activity recorded in the “Zabrze-Bielszowice”
coal mine in Poland are presented in this article. The monitoring was conducted by a small …

Coal bursts have emerged as the most critical mining hazard for underground coal mines
around the world. Seismic monitoring and seismic clustering analysis are the cornerstones …

Induced seismicity typically arises from the progressive activation of recently inactive
geological faults by anthropogenic activity. Faults are mechanically and geometrically …