Application of Seismic Frequency Resonance Technology for Karst Detection at Qingshuitang Wollastonite Mining Area of Hezhou, South China

Authors

  • Xiaoli Gou

    1. College of Earth Sciences, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541006, China; 2. School of Architecture and Electrical Engineering, Hezhou University, Hezhou 542899, China
  • Shehong Li

    College of Earth Sciences, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541006, China
  • He Yu

    1. College of Earth Sciences, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541006, China; 2. School of Architecture and Electrical Engineering, Hezhou University, Hezhou 542899, China
  • Xuhong Zhou

    Guangxi Hualan Rock Mechanics Engineering Co., Ltd., Nanning 530023, China
  • Hui Zhou

    College of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Nanning University, Nanning 530200, China
  • Guang He

    No.204 Geological Team of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Hezhou 542800, China
  • Shangsong Han

    School of Architecture and Electrical Engineering, Hezhou University, Hezhou 542899, China
  • Chunmei Li

    School of Architecture and Electrical Engineering, Hezhou University, Hezhou 542899, China
  • Wenjiang Luo

    College of Earth Sciences, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541006, China
  • Zhiying Mu

    College of Earth Sciences, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541006, China
  • Mingyu Lu

    College of Earth Sciences, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541006, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/jees.v7i6.9407
Received: 7 April 2025 | Revised: 15 May 2025 | Accepted: 21 May 2025 | Published Online: 13 June 2025

Abstract

Karst caves are among the most common and critical geological hazards in karst regions. Due to their marked differences in physical properties compared to the surrounding rock, they can be detected using various geophysical techniques. Karsts have developed on the surface of the Qingshuitang Wollastonite Mining Area in Huangtian Town, Hezhou City, Guangxi Province. In line with mine safety production requirements, a professional assessment of the potential development of karst caves must be conducted within 150 m of the mining area's surface. Following an on-site investigation and comparison with traditional geophysical methods, seismic frequency resonance technology (Seismic FRT) was selected for detection due to its convenience, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and rapid data acquisition capabilities. Contour maps of the apparent wave impedance and geological profiles along the survey lines were obtained through data collection and processing. In combination with surface karst and mining geology, 32 karst caves (hidden danger points) and 15 karst development zones were identified. Drilling verification was conducted at the A428 and B122 anomalous points on the A1 # and B1 # survey lines. The verification results were consistent with the inferred depths and maximum apparent wave impedance anomalies, confirming that Seismic FRT is a feasible and effective method for detecting hidden karst development areas in mines.

Keywords:

Karst; Seismic Frequency Resonance Technology; Abnormal Wave Impedance; Drilling Verification; Hezhou

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Xiaoli Gou, Shehong Li, Yu, H., Xuhong Zhou, Hui Zhou, He, G., Shangsong Han, Chunmei Li, Wenjiang Luo, Zhiying Mu, & Mingyu Lu. (2025). Application of Seismic Frequency Resonance Technology for Karst Detection at Qingshuitang Wollastonite Mining Area of Hezhou, South China. Journal of Environmental & Earth Sciences, 7(6), 426–438. https://doi.org/10.30564/jees.v7i6.9407

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