EP021
Hydro-geomorphic Impacts of Mining Activities on Fluvial Systems
Session ID#: 252176
Session Description:
Around the world, river systems are being heavily impacted by mining activities. Whether mining sand and gravel directly from the riverbed and floodplain, or mining rocks and minerals from watershed slopes, these activities have the potential to significantly alter flow pathways, connectivity between channel and floodplain, suspended sediment concentration and water quality, riverbed composition and sediment transport, and can lead to major geomorphic impacts including increased bank instability and higher rates of planform migration. Recent methodological advances in field measurements, modeling, and remote sensing provide new perspectives on the spatial and temporal dynamics of these impacts, unlocking new insights into the challenges of managing and mitigating these disturbances. This session invites contributions from geomorphologists, civil engineers, hydrologists, and environmental scientists focused on understanding the interactions between mining activities and fluvial systems. Contributions that link changes in the physical processes to ecosystem response are also welcome.
Co-Sponsor(s):
Index Terms:
1803 Anthropogenic effects [HYDROLOGY]
1825 Geomorphology: fluvial [HYDROLOGY]
1855 Remote sensing [HYDROLOGY]
1862 Sediment transport [HYDROLOGY]
Primary Convener: Leo Guerrero, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Conveners: Kory M Konsoer1, Steve E Darby2, Claudia M. Vega3 and Julian Leyland2, (1)LSU, Department of Geography and Anthropology, Baton Rouge, LA, United States(2)University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom(3)Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, United States
Student/Early Career Convener: Leo Guerrero, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
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