@article{2-s2.0-85112594413,

title = {Changes in soil chemical composition caused by self-heating of a coal-waste dump},

author = { A.K. Abramowicz and O. Rahmonov and M.J. Fabiańska and Á. Nádudvari and R. Chybiorz and M.P. Michalak},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85112594413&doi=10.1002%2fldr.4040&partnerID=40&md5=6dbe689c6759100989dc9f16584ba8ff},

doi = {10.1002/ldr.4040},

issn = {10853278},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Land Degradation and Development},

volume = {32},

number = {15},

pages = {4340-4349},

publisher = {John Wiley and Sons Ltd},

abstract = {The paper presents soil features and chemical composition in a self-heating coal-waste dump. The investigations were carried out in the Upper Silesian Coal Basin. A fire zone in which the soil temperature exceeded 50°C was selected for our study. Soil analyses were carried out for three grain sizes – d > 1 mm, 0.063 mm < d ≤ 1 mm, and d ≤ 0.063 mm – enabling identification of the diversity of the chemical composition in soil fractions. The highest concentration of heavy metals is represented by Mn (212–6972 mg kg-1), Zn (127–3283 mg kg-1), Pb (33.6–1344.7 mg kg-1), Cu (38.9–101.4 mg kg-1), and major elements by Fe (14;300–117;400 mg kg-1) and Ca (900–63;600 mg kg-1). Soil chemistry showed variations within individual studied sites. The soil reaction ranges from acidic (4.3 in KCl and 5.26 in H2O) to moderate alkaline (7.96 in H2O and 7.31 in KCl), whereas TOC ranges from 1.21% to 14.60% and TN from 0.023% to 0.291%. The distribution of n-alkanes clearly showed a low degree of transformation of organic matter and characteristic high values of Pr/Ph ratio for humic coals and coal waste in the region. Grains with diameters greater than 1 mm exhibited completely different features than those of fractions smaller than or equal to 1 mm. High organic carbon content (14.60) was detected in the samples along with PAHs. The influence of fire on the chemical composition of all samples was identified using geochemical indicators. PCA analysis showed that the values of the variables were more closely correlated in finer grains than in the coarsest fraction. © 2021 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85099969948,

title = {Vegetation as an indicator of underground smoldering fire on coal-waste dumps},

author = { A.K. Abramowicz and O. Rahmonov and R. Chybiorz and J. Ciesielczuk},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85099969948&doi=10.1016%2fj.firesaf.2021.103287&partnerID=40&md5=f58d8922195205805eeb369bd2d64c7d},

doi = {10.1016/j.firesaf.2021.103287},

issn = {03797112},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Fire Safety Journal},

volume = {121},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {The paper presents the impact of thermal processes on the dynamics of changes in vegetation and soil properties in the area of coal-waste dumps where self-heating and self-ignition processes occur. Vegetation analysis involved the determination of species composition, life forms, and synecological affiliation. The mosaic diversity of the granulometric composition of the stored material and dynamically changing soil temperature had an impact on the character of vegetation. A specific type of flora, with various ecological requirements, was formed. Hemicryptophytes and apophytes predominated, especially in thermally active zones. The distribution of the range of vegetation due to changes in soil thermics was examined during three periods within a selected transect, in which three types of surfaces with varying soil thermics and smoldering fire directions were distinguished. Temperatures ranged from 9.9 to 139 °C at a depth of 20 cm and, simultaneously, from 3.1 to 69.0 °C on the surface. Total organic carbon content in all samples ranged from 1.7 to 7.6 and, simultaneously, from 3.1 to 4.5% in the active fire spots. The concentration of total nitrogen ranged from 0.023 to 0.29%. Soil reaction (pH) fluctuated between 5.8 and 8.0 (in H2O). The variability of the range of vegetation in time and space indicated the directions of movement of fire spots. The analysis showed that underground temperature has a significant impact on the distribution and species composition of plants growing on coal-waste dumps. © 2021 Elsevier Ltd},

note = {8},

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@article{2-s2.0-85098850044,

title = {Environmental management and landscape transformation on self-heating coal-waste dumps in the upper silesian coal basin},

author = { A.K. Abramowicz and O. Rahmonov and R. Chybiorz},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85098850044&doi=10.3390%2fland10010023&partnerID=40&md5=e32b74d338d5c9861ec2fadac73c2bc1},

doi = {10.3390/land10010023},

issn = {2073445X},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Land},

volume = {10},

number = {1},

pages = {1-22},

publisher = {MDPI AG},

abstract = {Coal-waste dumps are an integral part of the environment and shape the landscape of coal basins. This study aimed to present an analysis of environmental changes in terms of land use and changes in vegetation on self-heating coal-waste dumps of different ages. Spatial and temporal analyses of land relief and land cover in the area of the investigated coal-waste dumps were performed. The investigated areas differed in size, shape, management, and land cover. Thermally active zones were identified. The results showed that the species composition of the flora is diverse, but representatives of the Asteraceae family dominate on both dumps. The diversity of flora in the investigated dumps depends on the presence of mosaic-and microhabitats (often of an extreme nature) and the nature of the vegetation in the surroundings, which is manifested by the participation of socioecological groups of flora. The pace and dynamics of succession on burning coal-waste dumps depends on the stage of the fire, the topography, and the nature of the substrate. The investigated changes in the elements of the environment are important from the point of view of application research and monitoring of postindustrial areas, which may allow for the optimal management of postmining dumps. © 2020 by the authors. Li-censee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},

note = {18},

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@article{2-s2.0-85051529536,

title = {Depositional architecture of marginal multiple-source ramp of the Magura Basin (Eocene Flysch formation, Outer Western Carpathians)},

author = { E. Wójcik and M. Zielińska and R. Chybiorz and J. Żaba},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85051529536&doi=10.1515%2fgeoca-2018-0021&partnerID=40&md5=a20cf19b44fadf7ebda23fc4a5a20403},

doi = {10.1515/geoca-2018-0021},

issn = {13350552},

year  = {2018},

date = {2018-01-01},

journal = {Geologica Carpathica},

volume = {69},

number = {4},

pages = {347-364},

publisher = {Sciendo},

abstract = {The Zembrzyce Beds were studied to interpret the environments and facies in the western part of the Siary Subunit. New sedimentological data were obtained for the reconstruction of the depositional architecture of the Zembrzyce Beds. Based on detailed facies analysis, 9 facies and 4 facies associations were recognized. The facies associations represent different architectural elements of a submarine fan, such as: termination of distributary channel with transition to depositional lobe (distal part of mid-fan/outer fan sub-deposystem), lobes and distal lobes (outer fan sub-deposystem). According to the classification of Reading & Richards (1994) the fan deposystem can be classified as mud/sand-rich ramp. This system consists of several elongated lobes that formed synchronously, migrated laterally, and then retreated or decayed. The depositional system was supplied from the north and north-east. The inner-fan sub-deposystem was not detected. The sediments were deposited by high- and low-density turbidity currents and hyper-concentrated density flows sensu Mulder & Alexander (2001) with participation of the depositional background processes (pelagic settling). The sedimentary conditions of the Zembrzyce Beds during the Late Eocene were controlled by tectonic movements, the progress of the subduction and the global sea level changes. © 2018 Ewa Wójcik et al., published by Sciendo 2018.},

note = {2},

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@article{2-s2.0-85030752649,

title = {World Heritage Site: UNESCO honour for Polish mining facility},

author = { R. Chybiorz and B.A. Piwowar},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85030752649&doi=10.1038%2f550043d&partnerID=40&md5=66a1b706964ea21bc28662398f640d98},

doi = {10.1038/550043d},

issn = {00280836},

year  = {2017},

date = {2017-01-01},

journal = {Nature},

volume = {550},

number = {7674},

pages = {43-},

publisher = {Nature Publishing Group},

abstract = {[No abstract available]},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

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@article{2-s2.0-85030088951,

title = {Inventory and assessment of the attractiveness of geosites in the Silesian Voivodeship (southern Poland) [Inwentaryzacja i ocena atrakcyjności geostanowisk województwa ślaskiego]},

author = { R. Chybiorz and Maja. Kowalska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85030088951&partnerID=40&md5=23a2e559694e9dd40c8e7faa2ac20951},

issn = {00332151},

year  = {2017},

date = {2017-01-01},

journal = {Przeglad Geologiczny},

volume = {65},

number = {6},

pages = {365-374},

publisher = {Polish Geological Institute},

abstract = {This article presents the inventory and assessment of the attractiveness of educational and research geosites as tourist destinations in the Silesian Voivodeship. The work was performed according to the criteria of the Polish Central Register of Geosites, as maintained by the Polish Geological Institute-National Research Institute. Despite the centuries of mining for mineral resources and a strong pressure from settlements and industry, many sites ofgeological and geomorphological interest have been preserved in the Voivodeship as part of both domestic and European natural heritage. The most valuable geosites of the Silesian Voivodeship should be protected and/or open to the public as geotourism products.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85016324812,

title = {Landslide susceptibility mapping in the Beskid Niski Mts., western Carpathians (Dukla commune, Poland)},

author = { B. Bronowski and R. Chybiorz and D. Jura},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016324812&doi=10.7306%2fgq.1275&partnerID=40&md5=97927a69600101323c501aab3b0744aa},

doi = {10.7306/gq.1275},

issn = {16417291},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Geological Quarterly},

volume = {60},

number = {3},

pages = {586-596},

publisher = {Polish Geological Institute},

abstract = {Landslides are one of the most prominent processes degrading the Beskidy Mts. slopes. Susceptibility assessment is based on the detailed mapping of the Dukla commune (235 km2) at the scale 1:10,000 in frames of the project Landslide Counteracting System. The terrain affected by landslides is 19.59 km2, which is 8.34% of the researched area. The largest number of landslides can be found in the Beskid Dukielski Mts. area, where nearly 78% of all landslide areas are concentrated. Analysis of landslide-causing factors was performed using the index of entropy method. The following five factors were considered: lithology, slope inclination, slope aspect, distance to faults, and distance to drainage. The most important role in the development of mass movements in the study area is played by slope inclination (0.0079) and lithology of siliciclastic flysch (0.0066). The method applied also contributed to devising a landslide susceptibility map of considerable accuracy at 90.5%. The analyses of the landslide factors have proven that understanding of geology and landforms is not only of cognitive significance, but adds to practical applications in spatial management. The studies confirmed usefulness of large-scale mapping of landslides and applying statistical methods and GIS techniques in the spatial analysis of landform transformations. The obtained landslide susceptibility map can be a basis for assessing landslide risk. High and very high landslide susceptibility classes cover nearly 50% of the study area. © 2016, Polish Geological Institute. All rights reserved.},

note = {3},

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@article{2-s2.0-84929179318,

title = {Spatial variation of soil magnetic susceptibility in relation to different emission sources in southern Poland},

author = { T. Magiera and H.R. Parzentny and L. Róg and R. Chybiorz and M. Wawer},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84929179318&doi=10.1016%2fj.geoderma.2015.04.028&partnerID=40&md5=19a083ec9929928e65fc9ebc4bd60d25},

doi = {10.1016/j.geoderma.2015.04.028},

issn = {00167061},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Geoderma},

volume = {255-256},

pages = {94-103},

publisher = {Elsevier},

abstract = {The study in the area surrounding the Rybnik urban agglomeration (southern Poland) was conducted to determine the influence of various emission sources on the occurrence of local magnetic anomalies observed in the forest topsoils. For this reason field measurement of volume-specific magnetic susceptibility (κ) was conducted in forest topsoil on the area of study. The measurements were performed twice: directly on the surface and after removal of forest litter to see the influence of the litter on the magnetic signal measured on the soil surface. The maps of surface distribution of κ value revealed that magnetic anomalies were observed 2.0km around the residential areas dominated by low emission sources, 2.1km around the coke plant, 2.8km around the old steelworks, 1.4km around the coal-mining waste heaps, and 4.0km around the combined heat and power plant and coal mines. On the 43% of the study area, the topsoil magnetic susceptibility was between 50 and 100×10-5 SI units; on the 5.2% of the area, κ value was between 100 and 200×10-5 SI units; and on the 1.2% of the research area, the κ value was over 200×10-5 SI units. Also the vertical distribution of technogenic magnetic particles (TMPs) along the topsoil profile was analysed using topsoil 30cm cores. Two κ value maxima were observed in the soil profile. The upper one (κaverage=333.9×10-5 SI units) was found in either the Oa or Ah subhorizons at the depth of 3cm to 8cm dependently of thickness of organic horizon. The lower one (κaverage=53.4×10-5 SI units) was observed in the B or C horizon at the depth of 19cm to 23cm. The upper maxima was of anthropogenic origin with large content of the magnetic fraction (magnetic spherules), whereas the lower maxima containing isometric crystals of iron oxides was of pedogenic or geogenic origin. The soil magnetometry seems to be a useful tool in identification of anthropogenic "hot spots" caused by industrial and urban dust deposition from different emission sources. © 2015 Elsevier B.V.},

note = {32},

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@article{2-s2.0-34347337674,

title = {A Digital Terrain Model in visualization and interpretation of geological and geomorphological settings [Zastosowanie numerycznego modelu terenu do wizualizacji rzeźby terenu i interpretacji budowy geologicznej]},

author = { J. Nita and Z. Małolepszy and R. Chybiorz},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-34347337674&partnerID=40&md5=db15ea0ab6473cf2b8112db91457bd11},

issn = {00332151},

year  = {2007},

date = {2007-01-01},

journal = {Przeglad Geologiczny},

volume = {55},

number = {6},

pages = {511-520},

abstract = {Geological sciences have recently utilized a wide range of numerical methods to collect, analyze, visualize and interpret geospatial datasets both at industrial and academic level. Investigation of various elements of surface and subsurface structures using DEM (Digital Elevation Model), DTM (Digital Terrain Model) and SRTM (Shuttle Radar Topography Mission) data provides unique opportunities for depiction of geology and geomorphology in a form of three-dimensional maps. These digital maps should potentially replace traditional topographic maps in the nearest future. New numerical systems have enhanced significantly time efficiency of producing maps and related databases. Advance in detailed work on the high resolution maps and digital elevation computer-supported models is essential for precise and objective interpretation of large datasets. Available visualization systems produce sets of images and animations showing geospatial structures, processes and their relations in a multi-dimensional form commonly presented as stereo-pairs for presentation in an immersive environment or as anaglyphs. Utilization of web-accessible datasets of DTED level 0 and 1 and LandSat images is a new advantage in small and regional scale mapping.},

note = {8},

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@article{2-s2.0-4644258205,

title = {Preliminary methodological recommendations to for producing geosynoptic map for the integrated land information system at the level of communities [Wstȩpne załozenia metodyczne mapy geosynoptycznej dla potrzeb systemu informacji przestrzennej na poziomie gminy]},

author = { J. Nita and Z. Perski and R. Chybiorz},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-4644258205&partnerID=40&md5=7606d29d7f4a5f67dc8832276b028bf5},

issn = {00332151},

year  = {2004},

date = {2004-01-01},

journal = {Przeglad Geologiczny},

volume = {52},

number = {7},

pages = {569-573},

abstract = {Nowadays, GIS (Geographic Information Systems) becomes a very popular tool supporting administration, decision making and spatial planning and therefore a stong demand for proffesional, detailed spatial information arises. Communities as the base administrative units, have turned into the primary centres for GIS data acquisition, but also become the last for using of digital spatial information. Communities are only becoming an important recipient of geoinformation, especially in the field of natural resources and deposits at local level, as well as environmental, architectural historical objects, which require protection. For six years now, the Department of Fundamental Geology at the University of Silesia has launched three projects related to application of multidisciplinary digital geo-information at the community level. The main purpose of the projects was the development of technology for various geological, geographical and other data archiving, processing and presentation. The projects areas have been chosen to cover different requirements related to individual communities. Experience of the projects undertaken by the Department may significantly reduce the costs of building a database and also facilitate the planning of future research activity. For example, the Tarnowskie Góry project shows how critical could be the historical information about abandoned underground mines for the safety of recent urbanization. The proposed methodological approach emphasizes the minimizing of fundamental basic field investigation. With such an approach the community officers may do a large part of work on constructing local database with only incidental assistance of experts.},

note = {2},

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@article{2-s2.0-6044235620,

title = {Korzyści z ła+ (Combining ogonek sign)czenia GIS i relacyjnych baz danych (dyskusji cd.)},

author = { R. Chybiorz},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-6044235620&partnerID=40&md5=ea6a2e4ef189763caf6dee86e5b3bbe8},

issn = {00332151},

year  = {1996},

date = {1996-01-01},

journal = {Przeglad Geologiczny},

volume = {44},

number = {11},

pages = {1115-1118},

abstract = {[No abstract available]},

keywords = {},

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