期刊名称：International Journal of Conservation Science
印刷版ISSN：2067-533X
电子版ISSN：2067-8223
出版年度：2014
卷号：5
期号：2
页码：235-242
出版社：Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi
摘要：The present work deals with the assessment of possible environmental impacts due to the proposed bauxite mining and existing laterite mining in the Karindalam and Kinanur area of Kasaragod district of Kerala. A field survey was carried out in the laterite mining area of Karindalam and Kinanur area and data regarding ground water level and quality was collected. The local geology of the area was also documented. A comparison of the Google Earth images of 2003 and 2010 reveals that number of laterite mines have increased significantly during this period resulting in the land degradation. The water table of the area is moderately deeper (average depth 32 feet); hence there will not be much contamination due to percolation but care should be taken to avoid the contamination of surface water bodies by proper waste dumping and effluent treatment. Sustainable mining activities may benefit the local people due to provision of infrastructural facilities provided by local industry, as mining industry boost up the local market. Since the ore reserves of this area are economically viable, their utilization may improve the economic status of the people, provided the management should committed to environmental protection which leads to sustainable development of the region.
