Rock types and cracks in the ground control how acid mine drainage forms and spreads.
- Rocks rich in specific minerals react with water and air, making acid.
- Cracks let water and air reach these rocks deeper, making more acid faster.
- Hills and valleys guide where the acid water flows, polluting more or less land.
- Underground water movement can also spread the acid even further.
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Geological structures may influence the water movement via different rock formations, which ultimately enhance the contact between water and sulfide minerals, accelerating the oxidation process that leads to the formation of acid mine drainage (AMD). Although AMD is a natural process, human activity-induced disruption of geological structures frequently makes it worse.
The geological structure of a polluted area plays a crucial role in acid mine drainage. Acid mine drainage occurs when water reacts with sulfide minerals in rocks and soils. The resulting chemical reaction produces a highly acidic solution that can cause environmental damage. Moreover, the type and permeability of the rocks can affect the flow of water through the polluted area. More permeable rocks, such as sandstone or fractured limestone, can result in faster and more extensive contamination of surfaces and groundwater compared to less permeable rocks, such as granite, etc.
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