This book summarizes the advances in mine hydrogeology in terms of the
development of new technologies and sustainable mining to prevent water
inrush disasters during coal-mine construction and production in China.
It presents holistic topics that balance safe coal mining and the
minimization of impacts on the environment and human beings.
Systematically describing the methods and techniques used in China's
coal mines to predict, prevent and mitigate water inrushes, it includes
nine case studies to illustrate the practical engineering solutions
using state-of-art methods and technologies under various conditions. It
also discusses how the approaches could help solve the world's water
problems, not only in mining, but also in tunneling, disposing of
nuclear waste, storing natural gas, and sequestering CO2, as well as
their impact on mining industries and related fields around the world.
The book intended for students, researchers and practitioners working in
the mining industries.