Detection of anomalous zones in a rock-mass, caused by past shallow extraction of zinc, lead and silver ore

Article discusses one of the geophysical prospecting methods (electrical resistivity method) used for solving environmental geoengineering problems. Studying bedding (rock mass) using non-invasive geophysical methods is beneficial particularly because of the ability to obtain complete and very accurate information, depending on adopted research and prospecting approach. Interpretation of geophysical data, should always include available geological, empirical and environmental information, while all results should be presented on integrated profiles and maps. This article presents the idea and the possibility of using the geophysical electrical resistivity method in order to detect anomalous zones in rock mass that may lead to formation of so called discontinuities (fractures), which are the result of past shallow ore mining operation in discussed Tarnowskie Góry area .