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Mining Engineering · Q115

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 115

Q115

Which of the following increases the risk of rockbursts?

A.
Soft rock masses
B.
Low mining depths
C.
High in-situ stress
Answer
D.
Extensive ventilation

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Rockbursts are violent rock failures due to stress release.The correct answer is: High in-situ stressOccurs at deep levels where stress builds up.May cause sudden collapse or ejection of rock.