Monitoring and Analysis of Ground Movements in the Babina Post-Mining Area

Ground deformations in post-mining areas, such as subsidence and uplift, can occur for many decades after the end of mining. This article presents the findings of a5-year monitoring and analysis of ground movement in the post-mining area of the "Babina" mine, situated within the glacitectonic Muskau Arch. The study was aimed at analyzing continuous ground deformations observed using precision levelling. The measurement data were statistically processed and visualized using maps and graphs. The results indicate significant ground movements that vary seasonally and between different parts of the complex post-mining area. This points to additional research questions on the causes of these movements that could be attributed to groundwater table variation that should be further analysed. The article draws attention to the need of continuous monitoring of post-mining sites and integration of measurement results with additional data to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the processes taking place in post-mining areas.