Marble Quarry Research Articles

“AL VERSO E AL CONTRO”: the marble quarries of Carrara–new perspectives for the cultural and environmental heritage of quarrying in the Apuan Alps

“AL VERSO E AL CONTRO”: the marble quarries of Carrara–new perspectives for the cultural and environmental heritage of quarrying in the Apuan Alps

Marbles and meta-schists from Bidzar (North Region of Cameroon): characteristics and the use of meta-schists as additives in experimenting blended cements production

Abstract This work presents the petrography and major element composition of marbles and meta-schists found in the Bidzar CIMENCAM marble quarry (North Region, Cameroon). Some of the studied rocks were selected and combined with other characterized raw materials to process schist-blended cements. Marbles are pure (white) or impure (pink, light to dark-grey, or dull yellow…) calcitic, dolomitic, or transitional type, and composed of CaO (32–57 wt%), MgO (0.49–24 wt%), and SiO2 (0.09–8.4 wt%). Meta-schists are bluish-green chlorite meta-schist, chlorite-bearing dark-grey meta-schist, and yellowish-green sericite meta-schist with SiO2 (26–47.3 wt%), Al2O3 (11–16 wt%), Fe2O3 (8–15 wt%), CaO (3–26 wt%), and MgO (4–15 wt%). The used cement raw materials include: clinker, gypsum, marble additive, low CaO bluish-green chlorite meta-schist and low CaO chlorite-bearing dark-grey meta-schist. The two groups of manufactured blended cements mainly composed of CaO (64.2–64.6 wt%), SiO2 (18.0–18.5 wt%), are within the range in ASTM standard, and of some reference cements. The LSF (1.11–1.15), HM (2.6–2.8), SAR (4.6–5.1), SR (2.8–3.1), and AR (1.5–1.7), are within the range of some reference OPC. The proportion of free lime (0.92%–1.25%) is within the range 0.8%–2.25% for reference cement Multi X (CEMIX32.5 R). The proportion of SO3 (1.6%–2.3%,), LOI (8.9%–13.8%), and IR (1.3%–10.6%), are partly close to those of reference cement and other OPC. The BSSA (4794 to 5794 cm2/g) and proportion of retained sieved fractions (4.13 to 11.1%) place the processed cements are within high fineness type. The setting time (130–245 min) seem to satify cement standards. The compressive strength tests show a decrease in strength with the increase in proportion of meta-schist; which could be due to the mineralogical composition of the used cements and their high IR.

Natural Language Processing Risk Assessment Application Developed for Marble Quarries

In this study, by using the texts describing the hazards and precautions taken during text mining, the necessary processes were carried out to first estimate the probability value and severity value of the risk and then calculate the risk values by Natural Language Processing analysis. In order to be used within the scope of the study, two data sets were generated from the data in the risk assessment report prepared by applying the L-type matrix risk assessment in marble quarries between 2015 and 2021. Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD) was used for classification and prediction by analyzing text data. One data set was used to analyze the probability value of the risk and the other was used to analyze the severity value of the risk. In light of the results, when a text containing hazard and precaution information was entered, a system was developed that analyzed this text, estimated the probability and severity values, and calculated the risk assessment score. The application of the SGD algorithm to learning models developed on text data yielded an accuracy rate of 91.2% in the risk probability data set and 97.5% in the risk severity data set. The results indicated that the models were capable of conducting automatic risk assessment on text data and of effectively predicting the requisite probability and severity values. Due to the high accuracy rates obtained during the study, this risk assessment software was recommended for use in marble quarries.

Back-analysis of a Rock Wedge Instability in the Ancient Parian Underground Marble Quarry

Back-analysis of a Rock Wedge Instability in the Ancient Parian Underground Marble Quarry

Differential effects of increasing temperature on the germination of five wild species with varying range sizes in a Carrara marble quarry

Assessing the performance of spontaneous plants in abandoned quarries under future environmental scenarios is important for successful restoration practises. Air warming is one of the most relevant ongoing climatic changes in the Mediterranean. We tested the effects of increasing temperature on the germination of five species spontaneously colonising the abandoned sectors of a Carrara marble quarry (Tuscany, central Italy). We selected five plant species with different widths of their distribution range, from local endemic to invasive alien: Santolina pinnata, Globularia incanescens, Hypericum coris, Helichrysum italicum, and Buddleja davidii. Seeds were collected in situ and their germination was tested in laboratory conditions at 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 °C. The effects of temperature and species on germination percentage (GP) and mean germination time (MGT) were tested through two-way ANOVA. Increasing temperatures negatively affected the GP of S. pinnata and H. coris. G. incanescens performed better at intermediate temperatures, whilst H. italicum benefited from increasing temperatures. B. davidii showed a similar high GP under all the treatments. MGT decreased with increasing temperature for all the species, except for S. pinnata, which showed an increase of MGT with increasing temperature. We highlighted that, under future warmer climatic conditions, the two endemic species will be disadvantaged with respect to the species with a wider distribution range and the non-native species in the studied quarry. This evidence is relevant for restoration planning since seeding the two endemic species could be unsuccessful under future environmental scenarios, when H. italicum and B. davidii will be more competitive in the colonisation of the quarry.

The Taurus Mountains, the Hotspot of Western Palearctic Biodiversity, Is in Danger: Marble Quarries Affect Wildlife

The Taurus Mountains in the Mediterranean Coastal Basin, considered a biodiversity hotspot, have a rich biodiversity in the Western Palearctic. The number of marble quarries in the Taurus Mountains has dramatically expanded over the past ten years. The objectives of this study are to (i) determine the impacts of quarrying on wildlife and (ii) determine the potential impacts of quarrying on the future of Taurus. A total of 57,547 photos and video images were analyzed on 5447 photo-trap days in two areas, the marble quarries and the control areas. Using 97 randomly selected marble quarries, the area they cover and their annual growth rates were determined. The most commonly seen animals were the wolf (Canis lupus), fox (Vulpes vulpes), lynx (Lynx lynx), and wild boar (Sus scrofa) in the control area, and the jackal (Canis aureus) and hare (Lepus europaeus) in the marble quarries (p < 0.001). Additionally, we found a significant positive correlation between the distance from the geographical center of the marble quarries and the number of dates of wolf, fox and wild boar sightings, with a significant negative correlation for hares (p < 0.05). A positive correlation was found between the area of marble quarries and the duration of operation (R = 0.89, p < 0.00). The waste from quarries, which makes up 79.7% of the total land used for this purpose, is the greatest cause of habitat degradation. According to calculations, even if no new marble quarries are built as of right now, 7.14% of the Taurus Mountains may have disappeared by the year 2027, and by the year 2032, 8.25% of the Taurus ecosystems may have disappeared completely. The Taurus Mountains, a center of Western Palearctic biodiversity, are being threatened by marble quarries. This study advances our knowledge of how marble quarries may affect wildlife. New strategies must be developed as soon as possible to protect the Taurus Mountains, the hotspot of the Mediterranean basin.

Managing Marble Quarry Waste: Opportunities and Challenges for Circular Economy Implementation

Marble has been a prominent natural stone exploited since ancient times, commonly employed as a building material and ornamental stone. However, the disposal of waste generated from marble extraction, particularly fine sludge, poses significant environmental challenges for the dimensional stone industry. The difficulty in managing and recovering these materials, exacerbated by local regulations and the absence of suitable recovery protocols, often leads to landfilling. This issue is exemplified by the Carrara Marble Basin in the Apuan Alps (Tuscany, Italy), where more than half of the extracted marble remains as quarry waste or debris. Modern cutting technologies have intensified the production of finer materials and sawing residue, known as “marmettola”, ranging in size from fine sand to silt. The disposal of these materials, commonly through landfilling or abandonment, has profound environmental repercussions. This research primarily aimed to carry out a preliminary physical, mineralogical, and morphological characterization of the fine waste and sludges generated from Carrara Marble exploitation. The findings reveal the high granulometric uniformity of the materials, and a nearly pure carbonate composition, suggesting potential for reuse in various industrial sectors such as paper, plastics, and pharmaceuticals production.

Usability of Trabzon stone as a natural building stone and aggregate

This study investigated the suitability of Trabzon stone, which is used as a building stone in many areas in and around Trabzon province, as an aggregate. It was found that the uniaxial compressive strength values of the samples taken from the quarry were 87-130 MPa, P-wave velocities were 5048-5642 m/s, density value was 2.58 g/cm3, apparent porosity values were 2.77-4.54%, water absorption values by weight were 1.04-1.78% and water absorption value by mass was 2.0%. Weight loss in the freeze-thaw test was 0.36%, weight loss in the wet-dry test was 0.22%, loss in the magnesium sulfate test was 13%, Los Angeles fragmentation resistance in coarse aggregate was 22%, abrasion resistance value was 18% and methylene blue value was 0.9%. When the results were analyzed, it was found that the mass water absorption rate and the magnesium sulfate test results were above the values required by the standards. Although these rocks are used as marble, it has been determined that the waste material is not suitable for use as ballast, crushed stone, stone fill, pere, and masonry for road and concrete construction. Despite this result, it is necessary to investigate the usability of materials from other marble quarries in the region as aggregates.

Investigation of Surface Marble Quarry Enterprises in Marmara Island with Different Risk Methodologies in Terms of Occupational Health and Safety

Since our country is located on the Alpine-Himalayan orogenic belt, both surface and underground mining sectors have developed. Occupational health and safety have gained importance as the developing mining sector, the increase in raw material production and the increase in the workforce. In this study, considering the geological structure of the marble quarry operating areas and the activities carried out in the quarry on Marmara Island, the second largest island of Turkey in Balıkesir province, 59 hazards and risks from 26 activity areas were determined.These hazards and risks were compared using 5x5 L-type Matrix, Fine-Kinney and Potential Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) quantitative risk methods.In the 5x5 L type Matrix method, 25 are high risk, 1 is medium risk, in the Fine-Kinney method, 16 are very high risk, 8 are high risk, 2 are in the important risk group, and in the FMEA method, 13 "precautions need to be taken" according to RÖS values, 11 “precautions can be taken” and 2 “no precautions needed” risks were identified. Among these methods, it has been determined that the Fine-Kinney method is a suitable method to be used in the operation of surface marble quarries, as it provides safer results by analyzing the hazards and risks specific to the environmental conditions, work areas and employees in a more detailed, comprehensive and more sensitive manner.

A contribution to the urbanization and marble supply of Roman Thrace: an interdisciplinary study

The study of marble trade in antiquity has received a lot of scholarly attention in the last few decades; however, numerous deposits of high-quality white marble in the Thracian interior have only recently become pivotal in Bulgaria. Following the establishment of Thrace as a Roman province, investments into transport infrastructure, urban and rural construction works and monumentalizing architecture in marble have led to an increased demand for stone. Local marble quarries close to urban centres and larger imperial quarries were used for civic buildings, villas and sanctuaries. Provenance analysis of marble quarries and artefacts has established a close link between the place of origin and subsequent place of use. This multi-disciplinary study explores marble sources in the Thracian interior via various approaches such as epigraphy, archaeology, and archaeometry regarding urbanization, trade, and transportation. In this paper, we consider and investigate the Berkovitsa marble, a quarry close to Montana in northwestern Bulgaria, and present a broader framework for the marble trade of the region.

Gersdorffit, tyrolit a Bi-minerály z žilné Cu mineralizace z lomu Smrčník u Lipové-lázní u Jeseníku (Česká republika)

A previously unknown primary Ni-As-Bi and supergene As-Bi mineralization was found in the active marble quarry Smrčník located 2 km WNW of the village of Lipová-Lázně, 7 km WNW of Jeseník, Rychlebské hory Mountains, Czech Republic. An electron-microprobe study of newly collected samples from a weakly Cu-mineralized quartz-carbonate vein cutting the marbles showed the presence of gersdorffite, bismuthinite, an unidentified Cu-Bi sulphide, bismite, and tyrolite, which were not known from the wider area. The microscopic grains of gersdorffite are part of primary ore mineralization of the studied vein with prevailing chalcopyrite, which is in places rimmed by chalcocite and djurleite. Nickel is partly replaced especially by Co (0.002 - 0.246 apfu) and Fe (0.030 - 0.158 apfu), less by Cu (0.008 - 0.038 apfu), whereas arsenic is weakly substituted by Sb (0.008 - 0.083 apfu) and in part of collected analyses by Bi (0.001 - 0.033 apfu) in the studied gersdorffite. All mentioned Bi minerals hosted by chalcopyrite were recorded in a single aggregate only. The blue-green tyrolite is a rare compound of supergene mineral assemblage of the same vein. Its chemical composition is characterized by small contents of S (0.050 - 0.248 apfu), P (0.052 - 0.104 apfu), and mostly also Cl (0.022 - 0.070 apfu). The new findings suggest much richer mineralogical and chemical variability of primary (hypogene) mineralization of hydrothermal veins, than was indicated by previous studies in the wider area.

Analysis of Changes Caused by Marble Quarries in Marmara Island with Anthropogenic Geomorphology Approach

Analysis of Changes Caused by Marble Quarries in Marmara Island with Anthropogenic Geomorphology Approach

Field surveys in heterogeneous rock masses aimed at hydraulic conductivity assessment

In heterogeneous and fractured rock masses, joints are the most important elements controlling the hydraulic conductivity. Joints parameters are therefore crucial for estimating transport of mass and energy in many technical problems (e.g., slope stability, tunnels, geothermal and oil and gas studies). Hydraulic conductivity conceptual models follow well understood generalizations, but their quantitative estimation is not simple. Both laboratory and field tests have many limitations due to representativeness and scale effects. This study proposes a methodology for a preliminary hydraulic conductivity estimation in fractured and/or heterogeneous rock masses through a combination of in-situ geomechanical and geophysical measurements. Contact and no-contact geomechanical surveys were coupled with electric resistivity topographies in two selected test sites within a Mexican geothermal area in the framework of the Ge-Mex H2020 project. The test sites are representative of two different geological settings: a faulted rock mass with expected high hydraulic conductivity in proximity of the faulted areas and an abandoned marble quarry, with very good mechanical characteristics and negligible degree of fracturing. Moreover, both of them are located in remote areas with limited accessibility, in which rapid, time and cost-effective procedures are welcomed and recommended. The preliminary findings of this study were promising: estimated hydraulic conductivities were compared with independent laboratory measurements performed by other researchers showing a good correspondence and reliability. The proposed methodology demonstrated its reliability in decision making, in the technical support and its economical applicability also in similar difficult logistic situations.Article HighlightsA combination of in-situ geomechanical and geophysical measurements was adopted for a preliminary hydraulic conductivity estimation;Obtained field data were compared with independent laboratory estimations to assess the reliability of the proposed approach and compare representativeness and scale effects;Even given the difficult logistic conditions and the limitations of the available comparisons the proposed methodology demonstrated its reliability in decision making.

Experimental investigation of multiple industrial wastes for carbon dioxide removal strategies

Industrial solid waste by-products are being increasingly employed for geochemical carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategies due to their fine grain size, accessibility, and large annual production tonnages. Here, a range of such by-products has been tested experimentally for their reactivities with CO2 and water. Sample solutions were monitored for 100 h for changes in chemistry, and solid samples were characterised pre- and post-experiment. Samples rich in Ca- and Mg-bearing minerals, such as dunite, kimberlite, and ilmenite mine tailings, as well as marble quarry cuttings, were key cation sources. Ni sulphide, fluorite and borax tailings, coal-fired power plant fly ashes, and red mud samples showed high dissolution rates. The highest reaction rates were often observed during the initial few hours, and compared well to rates determined for rocks typically targeted for CDR purposes, such as basalt and gabbro. Several samples also showed secondary carbonate precipitation, suggesting opportunities for the development of single-step CDR technologies. Overall, the results of this study indicate that several industrial by-products can provide sufficient cations at favourable dissolution rates for geochemical CDR purposes. Any on-site or near-site conditions for reaction acceleration such as heat, concentrated CO2 or microbes, could further increase favourability for geochemical CDR opportunities.

Steinmetzwerkzeuge aus dem römischen Marmorsteinbruchrevier Spitzelofen (Österreich)

ZusammenfassungIm Zuge eines archäologischen Surveys im römischen Marmorsteinbruchrevier Spitzelofen im Jahr 2021 wurden unter anderen zwei Steinmetzwerkzeuge gefunden, welche die bisherige Anzahl von über 30 Steinbruchwerkzeugen von dieser Lagerstätte erweitern. Bei den Neufunden handelt es sich um Werkzeuge für die eigentliche Steinbearbeitung, d. h. für das Zurichten der abgekeilten bzw. herausgebrochenen Steinblöcke zu Roh- bzw. Halbfertigprodukten: ein zweibahniger Hammer mit ausschwingenden Enden und ein schmaler Breitmeißel. Der Hammer (lat. malleus) kann einem Hammertyp zugewiesen werden, der als archäologisches Fundstück rar, jedoch in einigen Reliefdarstellungen, zumeist auf Grabdenkmalen, von der Zeitenwende bis zum Ende des 3. Jahrhunderts n. Chr. nachzuweisen ist. Auf diesen Grabdenkmalen erscheint dieser Hammertyp stets als Teil eines Werkzeugsets, zumeist mit Messwerkzeugen und Meißeln (lat. scalpra) kombiniert. Die dargestellten Werkzeuge kennzeichnen – in einem Fall auch durch die Grabinschrift belegt – das berufliche Umfeld des Verstorbenen als Marmorarius, als eine mit Marmor arbeitende Person, dessen Arbeitsbereich sich von der Steingewinnung bis zur Herstellung von Objekten und Bauten aus Marmor erstrecken kann. Entgegen der häufigen Annahme, dass sich Werkzeuge der Steinbearbeitung bis zur Neuzeit kaum verändert haben, zeigen sie doch charakteristische Eigenschaften ihrer Zeit.

Use of marble dust and linz-donawitz slag for the production of pervious concrete

Nowadays, the development of infrastructure is in full swing, which exploits natural resources and causes environmental pollution. Furthermore, cement is the most essential commodity for construction material mainly concrete, and its production is rapidly increasing to fulfil the demand for construction. The cement production is regarded as the one of the key causes of CO2 emissions, which adversely affect the atmosphere by causing global warming. In addition to this, the ecosystem may suffer from marble quarrying and construction material processing. Nonetheless, waste marble can be used as a by-product if managed in accordance with regional, national, and international environmental laws. On the other hand, Currently, LD slag is disposed of in landfills, which exacerbates the scarcity of available land and contaminates groundwater through the leaching of heavy metals. The waste materials have the potential to be used in the development of infrastructure materials. The infrastructure development has aggravated the issue of rainwater runoff and flash flooding in rainy seasons because of inappropriate drainage. The elimination of sand in pervious concrete reduces its strength performance its practical applications are still limited. This study is aimed toward the permeability improvement of conventional pavement concrete by the implementation of pervious concrete and also to improve its strength characteristics. In this study, an attempt has to be made to replace the cement with marble dust up to a replacement level of 0% to 20% with an interval of 5%. Also, natural aggregate is replaced with Linz-Donawitz (LD) slag by 5%, 15%, 25%, and 35%. From the study, it is found that the use of marble dust and LD slag improves the strength properties, but reduces the permeation properties.

A comparative assessment of the lagoons with water quality indexes and based on GIS: A study on the Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea

In this study, the current status of water quality in Güllük Lagoon and Köyceğiz-Dalyan Lagoon was examined by comparison using water quality indexes, multivariate statistical analyses and geographical information systems. Water quality parameters comprised of 9 variables i.e., WT, pH, DO, NO2-N, NO3-N, NH4-N, TP, SSM, BOD5 were measured in Güllük Lagoon and Köyceğiz-Dalyan Lagoon. Although there are important activities such as earthen pond fish farms, fish hatcheries, feldsbat and marble quarries, streams carrying domestic wastes, port, secondary residences and agricultural activities in Güllük Lagoon, there are intense tourism and agricultural activities in Köyceğiz-Dalyan Lagoon. The average concentrations of DO, TP, NO2-N results in Güllük Lagoon and DO, TP and NH4-N results in Köyceğiz-Dalyan Lagoon were determined in second class water quality according to surface water quality criteria. While both lagoons were found to be in “Good” quality class as a result of water quality index, Güllük Lagoon was found to be “medium polluted” and Köyceğiz-Dalyan Lagoon was found to be “slightly polluted” quality class as a result of comprehensive pollution index. It was observed that water quality index values of both lagoons decreased in the dry season, while their comprehensive pollution index values increased in the dry season. On the basis of the general averages of water quality index, it was found as Köyceğiz-Dalyan Lagoon (85.0) > Güllük Lagoon (84.05), and on the basis of the general averages of comprehensive pollution index, it was found as Güllük Lagoon (1.34) > Köyceğiz-Dalyan Lagoon (0.79). Relationships between variables were determined by geographical information systems (IDW technique) and statistical analyses (Descriptive statistics, Spearman rho correlation, Kruskal-Wallis test, multiple linear regression and Principal component analysis). As a result of multiple linear regression analysis in measured parameters, it was determined that the most important parameter affecting the water quality index in Güllük Lagoon was NH4-N, and the most important parameter affecting the comprehensive pollution index was SSM. In Köyceğiz-Dalyan Lagoon, it was observed that the water quality index was affected by the WT parameter and the comprehensive pollution index was affected by the SSM parameter. There is no difference in the concentrations of the average water quality parameters measured in both lagoons, and both lagoons are generally in the first and second class surface water quality class. However, Güllük Lagoon, which contains more different pollutant sources than Köyceğiz-Dalyan Lagoon, is shown to be more polluted according to water quality indexes. In addition, it has been determined that SSM is the most important parameter that determines the water quality among the measured water quality parameters of both lagoons.

Discontinuity Analysis at Ruschita Marble Quarry Using Televiewer and Scanline Techniques

Abstract Stone blocks, such as marble, granite, and sandstone, are natural materials with excellent properties. The most important dimension stone in Romania is Ruschita marble, a natural stone known for its resistance to wear and ability to maintain its natural beauty, regardless of its colour. Regarding colour palette, Ruschita marble stands out for its excellent quality to suit even the most demanding requirements. It is available in shades such as yellowish, orange, pale pink or pink, with a compact structure and characteristic veining. Ruschita is Romania’s most famous marble deposit, exploited since the end of the 19th century. The quarry exploitation is conditioned by naturally occurring fractures and discontinuities, such as faults, joints, and fissures, precluding larger blocks excavating with more significant commercial value. This paper describes two largely used techniques for discontinuity investigation, namely the televiewer and scanline methods used at the Ruschita marble quarry.

The Carbon and Oxygen Isotope Composition of the Marble Inscriptions of Aléria, Corsica

Aléria was the main city of the island of Corsica in ancient times. Archaeological excavations in the area where ancient Aléria once stood began between the 1950s and 1960s and brought to light numerous inscriptions mainly carved on slabs of white marble; they constitute an important source of knowledge of the city’s institutions, urban topography, society, and economy. The provenance of the marbles, on which the inscriptions were carved, can add important information about the history of the city. A first visual examination of the slabs or slab fragments allows us to state that Carrara is probably the provenance of most of the marbles used. Practical reasons lead us to believe that the provenance of these marbles can be traced back to two main quarry areas: Carrara, or somewhere in Corsica. The determination of the stable isotope composition of these marbles could solve this problem. Carrara marble, in fact, has a narrow range of isotopic variability, with values typical of marine carbonates, that allows for a strong characterization. The petrographic method of investigation was used, as a second step, on a reduced number of marble inscriptions to evaluate the effectiveness of the isotopic characterization of Carrara. The results of the analysis confirmed that most of the gray and white marbles studied have Carrara as their quarrying area; they also revealed that in Corsica the presence of ancient local marble quarries is uncertain, even in Roman times.

Environmental effects of marble quarry operations in Burdur Lake Basin (Burdur-Turkey)

Marble is the most important natural material because of its structural features and its long durability. It is mined at operated quarries on hill slopes. The original landform is permanently altered, and vegetation cover is destroyed. Another important feature of marble quarries is the large amount of waste materials released during the quarrying process. In the last decades, together with the visible effects of global warming and climate change, fresh water resources are rapidly depleted and polluted due to careless land use. Quarrying operations are among the most important stakeholders of this process. Environmental effects of quarry activities depend on the location of the site in the landscape, the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the excavation, the methods used to excavate the marble, and the formation of the geological structure. Furthermore, the region's seismicity, microclimate conditions, ecological condition, and surface and groundwater conditions are all factors influencing environmental degradation. Additionally, numerous serious environmental impacts associated with quarrying activities near the site, such as visual pollution, water, dust, noise, air pollution, vibration, land subsidence, and landslides, will cause health issues and unpredictable biodiversity loss. Quarrying operations have the potential to impact pre-existing ecosystems, including groundwater depletion, loss of fertile topsoil, forest degradation, and human health. This article aims to draw attention to various serious environmental impacts, health problems and biodiversity loss resulting from quarrying operations in Burdur Lake Basin.