Improvement of geological site assessment model for selecting areas for natural–man-made geodynamic parks

It is suggested to assume geomechanical and geodynamic processes originating during mineral mining as an important part of geodiversity. Creation of natural–man-made parks in mining regions is an attractive approach to promotion of environmental education, popularization of scientific achievements and generation of sites for scientific research. This article discusses applicability of an area evaluation model (geological site assessment model) to selection of places for natural–man-made geodynamic parks. The aim of the study is to estimate how the induced geodynamics analysis can be integrated in the geological site assessment model for its adaptation to the conditions of mining regions. The study compares estimates of two sites—the Huafeng mine in China and the Kirov mine in Kuzbass, Russia. Both sites feature intense movement, induced seismicity and zones of geodynamics observable on terrain. The value of these sites is analyzed in terms of science, education, landscape, aesthetics, nature protection, functionality and tourism. The reference model of geological site assessment needs modification for selecting places for natural–man-made geodynamic parks, in particular, it is necessary to include an additional indicator of geoecological safety, reflective of geomechanical, geodynamic, geochemical, geophysical and anthropogenic risks. It is concluded on the expediency of using the adapted model of geological site assessment to justify creation of local geodynamic parks and to support decision-making on geoheritage protection and sustainable development in mining regions. 

Al-zamely S. S., Batugin A. S., Chesalova E. I., Amera I. Hussain, Wang Zhiqiang Improvement of geological site assessment model for selecting areas for natural–manmade geodynamic parks. MIAB. Mining Inf. Anal. Bull. 2026;(9):85-102. [In Russ]. DOI: 10.25018/0236_1493_2026_9_0_85.

Al-zamely Saif Salim Ibraheem¹, Graduate Student, e-mail: m2000004@edu.misis.ru, ORCID: 0009-0003-4351-0190,
A.S. Batugin¹, Dr. Sci. (Eng.), Professor, Professor, e-mail: as-bat@mail.ru, ORCID: 0000-0002-9227-1160,
E.I. Chesalova, Researcher, V.I. Vernadsky State Geological Museum of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, e-mail: chesalova_ei@mail.ru, ORCID ID: 0000-0003-3479-7241,
Hussain Amera Ismael, Dr. Sci. (Geol.), Professor, University of Tikrit, Department of Applied Geology, Iraq, e-mail: amera_hussain@tu.edu.iq, ORCID: 0000-0002-9961-3098,
Wang Zhiqiang, Dr. Sci. (Eng.), Professor, China University of Mining & Technology, Beijing, China, e-mail: wzhiqianglhm@126.com, ORCID: 0009-0003-4351-0190,
¹ University of Science and Technology MISIS, 119049, Moscow, Russia.

S.S. Al-zamely, e-mail: m2000004@edu.misis.ru.

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