Supervisors info:
Νικόλαος Σκαρπέλης, Καθηγητής Ε.Κ.Π.Α.(Επιβλέπων), Άνθιμος Ξενίδης, Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής Ε.Μ.Π., Αριάδνη Αργυράκη, Επίκουρος Καθηγήτρια Ε.Κ.Π.Α.
Summary:
The intense mining activity in ancient times as well as during the 19th and
20th century
in the Lavreotiki area (SE Attica, Greece), has resulted in the creation of
numerous
mine waste dumps. This study focuses on the environmental characterization of
such
mine waste dumps in the areas of Kamariza, Elafos and Sounion, following
existing
rules.The monitoring of the environmental behavior of these mine wastes was
conducted by
examining their mineralogy and chemistry and by implementing standard test
methods. Apart from hypogene minerals supergene minerals have also been
identified. Amongst these supergene minerals sulfates were determined which are
known to release acidity and dispense toxic residues during their dissolution.
The chemical analysis of the samples from the mine wastes, which was conducted
under the statutory analysis instructions, showed higher concentration of As,
Cd, Cu,
Pb, Zn and Sb compared to the Dutch soil standards. Concentrations of Ni, Cr,
Co,
Hg, Mo and V are lower than the value limit of interference.The standard test
methods determined the Acid Potential (AP) as well the Neutralization Potential
(NP). The results indicate that the mine wastes located in thearea of Kamariza
and Ag.Varvara do not comply with the legislation demands to be
classified as inert, opposed to the mine wastes located in Ag.Triada and Elafos.
The study suggests several measures that could be taken in order to enhance and
upgrade the National Park of Sounion, such as the renovation of buildings, the
development of archaeological and abandoned mining sites and the establishment
of
environmental - education stations.
Keywords:
Mine Wastes, Environmental Characterization, Lavreotiki, Sounion National Park
