Factors of seismic behavior change and localization of hazardous zones under a large-scale mining-induced impact

A.A. Kozyrev, I.E. Semenova, S.A. Zhukova, O.G. Zhuravleva
Mining Institute Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Apatity, Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №6 / 2022 р. 95-102

Abstract: Large-scale mining operations over 90 years at the Khibiny apatite-nepheline deposits that are characterized with the conspicuous gravity-tectonic type of the stress-strain state have transformed the initial stress field of the rock massif, which has led to the recurrent occurrence of rockbursts. This problem retains its relevance due to constant increasing intensity of mining operations at the apatite mines during the last two decades and complicated mining, geological and geomechanical conditions. Accordingly, the dynamic rock pressure is increasing. We have retrospectively analyzed data on the manifestations of geodynamic events in the Khibiny rockburst-hazardous deposits and determined a set of factors that influence the changes in seismic behavior and localization of hazardous zones in complicated mining and engineering systems. We have systematized the data of long-term observations on dynamic rock pressure manifestations at the Khibiny apatite mines, taking into account the seismicity parameters, the scale of mine damage, the mining-induced stress fields, and geological and geomechanical features of the rock massif at specific time points. A structural scheme has been developed and ranking of factors has been carried out, considering the time of impact on the rock massif.

Keywords: rockburst hazard, rockburst, induced seismicity, monitoring, the Khibiny rock massif, stress-stain state, natural and mining-induced factors, mining operations

For citation: Kozyrev A.A., Semenova I.E., Zhukova S.A., Zhuravleva O.G. Factors of seismic behavior change and localization of hazardous zones under a large-scale mining-induced impact. Russian Mining Industry. 2022;(6):95–102. https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2022-6-95-102

Article info

Received: 13.10.2022

Revised: 08.11.2022

Accepted: 09.11.2022

Information about the authors

Anatoly A. Kozyrev – Dr. Sci. (Eng.), Professor, Chief of Rock Mechanics Department, Mining Institute Kola Science Centre, Russian Academy of Sciences, Apatity, Russian Federation, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Inna E. Semenova – Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Leading Researcher, Sector of Prediction of Rockburst Hazard of Rock Deposits, Rock Mechanics Department, Mining Institute Kola Science Centre, Russian Academy of Sciences, Apatity, Russian Federation, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Svetlana A. Zhukova – Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Senior Researcher, Sector of Prediction of Rockburst Hazard of Rock Deposits, Rock Mechanics Department, Mining Institute Kola Science Centre, Russian Academy of Sciences, Apatity, Russian Federation, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Olga G. Zhuravleva – Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Senior Researcher, Sector of Prediction of Rockburst Hazard of Rock Deposits, Rock Mechanics Department, Mining Institute Kola Science Centre, Russian Academy of Sciences, Apatity, Russian Federation, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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