·The stone quarries of Kerala are occupying 7157 hectares of land and their impact is more felt in the Western Ghats region especially Pathanamthitta Idukki Malappuram and Wayanad districts Banner image A granite quarry in Kerala Photo by Shafeeq Thamarassery Credits Aditi Tandon Editor Topics Kerala See Topics
·A rock quarry often referred to as a stone quarry or rock extraction site serves as a location dedicated to the extraction of rocks and minerals from the Earth s surface The principal objective of a quarry is the extraction of valuable resources such as limestone granite marble or sandstone crucial for a multitude of construction and
The Deer Isle Granite Museum established in 1996 is dedicated to preserving the history of Deer Isle s quarrying industry Our mission is to educate visitors about the significant impact of granite on our local culture and economy showcasing the stories of the men and women who worked in the quarries
The study aimed at assessing the environmental and socio economic impact of stone quarrying in Tororo district To achieve this we used questionnaires interviews and focused group discussions where the information obtained was confirmed by field Uganda s largest building stone quarry Namubiru stone quarry is located in Mukono 6
·The main aim of the survey was to assess the impact of stone waste on the health of the people working on the site and the residents living near the quarrying area Trucks and tractor trolleys are used to transport stone from quarry to cutting unit and from cutting unit to the market or for further finishing As per local government
·Quarrying activities are among the significant sources of pollution caused by particulate matter PM in ambient air Besides affecting the environment PM exposure is one of the leading causes of respiratory illnesses worldwide The current study unique to Malawi aimed to understand the impact of particulate matter on ambient air and the
·The radiological impact of quarry activities on workers and local residents due to the presence of naturally occurring radionuclides have been investigated for two quarry industries