Department of geophysics
Scientific achievements -
Activities in 2010 -
Selected publications
Research workers
- Prof. RNDr. Zdenek Kalab, CSc.
head of the department
- Ing. Hana Dolezalova, Ph.D.
deputy head of the department
- RNDr. Karel Holub, DrSc.
- Ing. Jaromir Knejzlik, CSc.
- Ing. Radovan Kukutsch, Ph.D.
- Ing. Marketa Lednicka, Ph.D.
- Prof. Ing. Karel Muller, DrSc.
- Ing. Zdenek Rambousky
Technical staff
- Anna Dombkova
- Jaroslav Makovsky
- Jana Rusajova
- Vendula Stasova
PhD students
- Ing. Martin Stolarik
Main research topics
The study of select physical fields and their manifestations in the rock massif and observatory activities.
-
The study of the seismic regime in the northern part of the Moravo-Silesian Region
The first studies of the given region were initiated in 1997. Monitoring of regional
seismic activity, establishment of solitaire stations, identification of records and
detailed interpretation of seismic events are basic activities. Obtained data is also
used to study the velocity field of seismic waves in the region under study and to
determine the character and properties of recorded surface waves generated by quarry
blasts. Conduction of the seismic station Ostrava-Krasne Pole (OKC) which is part of
the Czech Regional Seismic Network is realized in cooperation with the Geophysical
Institute of AS CR, Prague and VSB- Technical University of Ostrava. In the frame of
cooperation with the Institute of Physics of the Earth in Brno (IPE) the exchange of
seismic data related to local tectonic events has been performed.
-
Interpretation and modelling of the effect of seismicity in the Karvina region
The main aim is to explore by experiments and calculations the dynamic behaviour of technological
structures and buildings that are under non-stationary dynamic loads. this is caused by technical
seismicity, especially by seismicity induced by mining activities in the Karvina region. Measurements at
solitaire permanent stations are performed and also some short-term measurements are realized.
Surface geodetic measurements for the study of sinking effects during initial periods of underground
mining are realized and new methods for the joint interpretation of geodetic and geophysical data
are developed.
-
Development of measurement methods and interpretation methodologies
This topic results from joint research theme with prof. Lyubushin from the Institute of
Physics of the Earth, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow (e.g. using of wavelet transform
for seismological studies) and the use of historical mines as a natural laboratory for research
of a new methodology for geomechanical measurements is part of this topic.
The development of special instrumentation for geophysical measurements, measurement and interpretation
of technical seismicity, and the operation and interpretation of geodetic and geophysical measurement
for shallow depths are other activities of the department.
Important scientific achievements
- Seismicity of northern part of the Moravo-Silesian Region
Natural seismicity since 1993 has been very low. Almost 100 local microearthquakes were detected at
solitaire seismic stations of the Institute of Geonics AS CR; some of them were successfully
located. In the region under discussion, seismic manifestations generated by mining induced seismicity
in Upper Silesian Coal Basin (both Karvina and Polish parts), Legnica-Głogow Copper District and
Lubin Copper Basin are detected. For example, during the year 2007 14 rockbursts from Ostrava-Karvina
Coal Basin were recorded having a local magnitude span of ML = 2.0- 2.8 and two were felt
on the surface with a macroseismic intensity of I0 = 2.0.
- Visualization and animation of a 3D regional velocity
model (northern Moravia and Silesia)
Using data from seismic refraction measurements, a 1D shallow velocity model was established for the
first time. For the determination of the velocity-depth function along a short refraction profile, the
classical Wiechert-Herglotz method was used. This method seems to be a robust method for computing
simple vertically inhomogeneous models of shallow structures, as far as the observed travel-time
curve is sufficiently smoothed. The model is characterized by a relatively low superficial velocity
vP ~ 4.5 km/s which is followed by a steep increase of velocity vP ~ 5.8 km/s
to a depth of about 1.5 km.
The 3D velocity model is based on data collected between the years 2000 and 2009. It was set up by
means of seismic tomography and is valid only for the territory of Northern Moravia and Silesia. The research issues
are from reinterpretation of data from international and local seismic field experiments and records from
permanent and temporary seismic stations. Records of quarry blasts, mining induced seismic events
and local microearthquakes are used. For better inspection of the calculated model within the space,
special software packages were applied for the purpose of its visualization and animation.
- Analysis of long-period microseisms
The research is of a mutual link-up with long-period microseisms (T = 4-8 s) and the current meteorological
situation in the broad area of the European continent. Observation of the microseisms' amplitude level
is based on a long-term series of observations and their changes depending on the season of the
year and the position of atmospheric pressure configurations above oceans and continents. The first
results are related to two strong windstorms Kyrill and Emma which occurred in mid-January 2007
and at the turn of February and March 2008 have already been published.
- Surveying (geodetic measurements) in undermined area
The main goal is observing the development of subsidence depressions with a view to the irregularity in processes causing movement
and deformations that are evoked first of all by the rock massif pattern. A partial goal is
to observe the boundary of subsidence depressions with special emphasis on determining the possible
subsequent causes of slight vertical movements.
- Wavelet decomposition of wave patterns of seismic events
The partial aims are using a wavelet transform for signal filtrations, determination of optimal wavelet
base (according to the minimum optimum entropy) and optimal levels for packet decomposition. Spatial
mapping is used to plan the absolute values of wavelet coefficients, it gives a concise presentation of
the decomposed signal in time-frequency domain. Analysis of long-term seismological records and
multifractal analysis of long-term geomechanical measurements are partial subjects.
- Stability study of medieval Mine Jeroným
Studies use a distributed measurement system for the evaluation of seismic load, changes
of mine water level, development of failures in the rock massif, changes of underground
spaces (deformation of spaces) and changes of stress tensor in the rock massif which are
gradually occurring in a medieval tin mine. Today, almost 20 sensors are used. A
single-board PC of seismic apparatus is used as a base for the control system.
Transmission via GSM network enables us to control the system and also to transfer
measured data to the operating system at the Institute of Geonics. This system provides
data for the study of the stability of mine spaces, in which a new museum is planned.
- The study of blast operations and their seismic effect along with other vibrations
generated
in close proximity during the driving of shallow underground constructions
The main goal is to study the seismic effects generated by blasting operations or other
manifestations of technical seismicity, which occur in the vicinity of driving of shallow
underground constructions. Vibration effects in urban areas in orabove driven
constructions or suburban tunnels are very representative examples that illustrate the
urgency of research because of structural damage that has occurred.
Activities in 2010
The Solution of the partial topic of the Research Programme of the AS CR: The study of
select physical fields and their manifestations in the rock massif and observatory activity.
Solution of two projects of Czech Grant Foundation:
-
105/09/1415: Study of blast operations seismic effect and other vibrations generated in proximity
during driving of shallow underground constructions
-
105/09/0089: A prognosis of time-space changes in the stability of mine cavities of industrial
heritage site, Jeronym Mine at Cista
The solution of the joint research theme was in frame of cooperation of Russian and Czech Academies named Analysis
of geophysical data using modern mathematic methods.
Organisation of 19th regional conference of seismologists, engineering geophysicist and geotechnical
engineers with international participation (April 2010): New
Knowledge and Measurements in Seismology, Engineering Geophysics and Geotechnics OVA'10.
Co-operation with VSB – Technical University of Ostrava: Joint scientific laboratory with Department
of geotechnics and underground engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, topic Measurement and analysis
of technical seismicity.
Selected publications
- K. Holub, Z. Kalab, J. Knejzlik, J. Rusajova: Frenstat Seismic Network and Its Contribution to Observations of the Natural and Induced Seismicity on the Territory of Northern Moravia and Silesia, Acta Geodyn. Geomater., Vol. 1 (133), Prague, 2004, 59-71.
- A.A. Lyubushin Jr., Z. Kalab, N. Castova: Application of Wavelet Analysis to the Automatic Classification of Three-Component Seismic Records. Izvestiya, Physics of the Solid Earth, Vol.40, No.7, 2004, 587-593.
- E. Hrubesova, Z. Kalab: Example of Modeling of the Mining Induced Seismicity Impact on the Building Using Numerical System Plaxis. In: Konecny, Pa. (ed): EUROCK 2005 – Impact of Human Activity on the Geological Environment, A.A.Balkema Publisher, Leiden, 2005, 213-218.
- N. Castova, D. Horak, Z. Kalab: Description of Seismic Events using Wavelet Transform. International Journal of Wavelets, Multiresolution and Information Processing, Vol. 4, No. 3(2006), ©World Scientific Publishing Company, 405-414.
- H. Dolezalova, K. Muller, P. Blaha: Analysis of Geodetic Surveying on the Margin of Subsidence Depression. Zeszyty naukove Politechniki Ślaskiej, Ser. Gornictwo z.273, Nr 1736, 2006, Gliwice, 103-112.
- K. Holub: Rock mass response to the decline in underground coal mining. J. Min. Science, Vol. 42, No.1, 2006, 15-26.
- K. Holub, J. Knejzlik, B. Ruzek, J. Rusajova, O. Novotny: Some Features of Seismic Waves Observed in the Territory of Moravia and Silesia. Acta Geodyn. Geomater., Vol. 3, No. 3 (143), 2006, 97-107.
- K. Holub, J. Malek, O. Novotny, J. Rusajova, J. Valenta: Mean vertically inhomogeneous models of the uppermost crust along seismic profiles in the Ohre rift and Moravo-Silesian region. In: Transactions of the VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Civil Engineering Series, 2, Vol. VI, 2006, 125-131.
- Z. Kalab: Measurements of Seismic Vibrations Induced by Quarry Blasts at the Mostecka Basin. Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Śląskiej, Ser. Gornictwo z.271, Nr. 1715, Gliwice, 2006, 49-58.
- Z. Kalab, J. Knejzlik, R. Korinek, P. Zurek: Cultural Monument Jeronym Mine, Czech Republic – Contribution to the Geomechanical Stability Assessment. Publs. Inst. Geophys. Pol. Acad. Sc., M-29(395), Warszawa, 2006, 137-146.
- M. Lednicka: Historical buildings in the Ostrava and Karvina region and their seismic loads, Publs. Inst. Geophys. Pol. Acad. Sc., 2006, M-29 (395), 147-160.
- M. Lednicka, B. Lunackova, Z. Kalab, E. Hrubesova, R. Korinek: Contribution to Evaluation of Technical Seismicity Effect on Buildings - Case Study, Earth Sciences Research Journal (formerly Geofisica Colombiana), Vol. 10, No. 1, 2006, 7-14.
- P. Blaha, H. Dolezalova, R. Duras, K. Muller: Resistivity changes of rock massif on the margin of subsidence depression. Gornictwo i Geologia. Zeszyt 4, c. 4. Gliwice 2007, s. 5-12. ISSN 1896-3145.
- K. Holub: Navedennaja sejsmicnost pri dobyce uglja lavami v sachtach Cechii. Fiz.-techn. probl. razrabotki poleznych iskopajemych, Geomechanika, Rossijskaja AN, Sibir. Otdel., No. 1, 2007, 37-44.
- K. Holub: A study of mining-induced seismicity in Czech coal mines with long- wall coal exploitation. J. Min. Science, 43, No. 1, 2007, 37-44.
- K. Holub, J. Knejzlik, J. Rusajova: Site response investigation at the seismic station Ostrava-Krasne Pole (OKC). Acta Mont. Slovaca, Vol. 12, No. 2, 2007, 243-248.
- K. Holub, J. Rusajova, M. Sandev: The January 2007 windstorm and its impact on microseisms observed in the Czech Republic. Meteorol. Z., Vol. 17, No. 1, 2008, 047-053.
- Z. Kalab, J. Knejzlik, K. Holub: Decade of seismological observations in the northern part of Moravo-Silesian Region. Acta Geodyn. Geomater., Vol. 4, No. 4, (148), 2007, 43-49.
- H. Dolezalova, K. Holub, Z. Kalab: Underground coal mining in the Karvina region and its impact on the human environment, Czech Republic. Moravian Geograph. Reports, Vol. 16, No. 2, 2008, 14-24.
- M. Haggag, Z. Kalab, M. Lednicka: Contribution to recent seismicity evaluation in surroundings of High Dam, Aswan, Egypt. In 31st General Assembly, European Seismological Commission. Programme, Abstracts and Short Papers [CD-ROM]. Athens: Institute of Geodynamics, National Observatory of Athens, 2008. s. 130-137.
- K. Holub: Amplitude spectra of surface waves generated by shot-hole explosions. Acta Geodyn. Geomater., Vol. 5, No. 2 (150), 2008, 123-135.
- K. Holub, V. Petros: Some parameters of rockbursts derived from underground seismological measurements, Tectonophysics, Vol. 456, 2008, 67-73.
- Z. Kalab, E. Hrubesova, J. Knejzlik, R. Korinek, R. Kukutsch, M. Lednicka, P. Zurek: Mine Water Movement in Shallow Medieval Mine Jeronym (Czech Republic). In: Rapantova, N. and Hrkal, Z. (Eds): Mine Water and the Environment. Proceedings of 10th International Mine Water Association Congress. Karlovy Vary. VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, 2008, 19-22.
- Z. Kalab, J. Knejzlik, R. Korinek, R. Kukutsch, M. Lednicka, P. Zurek: Contribution to experimental geomechanical and seismological measurements in the Jeronym Mine. Acta Geodyn.et Geomater., 2008, roc. 5, c. 2, s. 213-223. ISSN 1214-9705.
- R. Kukutsch: Critical places at locality Cista, Jeronym Mine and their possible development. Zeszyty naukowe Politechniky Śląskiej, Ser. Gornictwo z. 286, Nr 1798, 2008, Gliwice, 441-450.
- M. Lednicka, Z. Kalab: Evaluation of Seismic Loading of Structures in Undermined Area. In 31st General Assembly, European Seismological Commission. Programme, Abstracts and Short Papers [CD-ROM]. Athens: Institute of Geodynamics, National Observatory of Athens, 2008.
- M. Stolarik: Modeling of Vibration Effect within Small Distances, Acta Geodyn. Geomater., Vol. 5, No. 2 (150), 2008, 137–146.
- H. Dolezalova, V. Kajzar, K. Soucek, L. Stas: Evaluation of mining subsidence using GPS data. Acta Geodyn. et Geomater., Vol. 6, No. 3, 359-367, 2009. ISSN 1214-9705.
- K. Holub, Z. Kalab, J. Knejzlik, J. Rusajova: Contribution of the Institute of Geonics AS CR Ostrava to seismological monitoring in Silesia and Northern Moravia. Acta Geodyn. Geomater., Vol. 6, No. 3 (155), 2009, 391-398.
- K. Holub, P. Konecny, J. Knejzlik: Physical-mechanical properties of greywacke samples from the Jakubcovice nad Odrou quarry. Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., Vol. 46, No. 1, 2009, 188-193.
- K. Holub, J. Rusajova, M. Sandev: A comparison of the windstorms Kyrill and Emma features based on seismological and meteorological observations. Meteorol. Z., Vol. 18, No. 6, 2009, 607-614.
- M. Stolarik, Z. Kalab: Seismological measurement: effect in small distances, Proceedings WTC 2009, Budapest, 2009, 433-434.
Research workers
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Technical staff
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Main research topics
The study of select physical fields and their manifestations in the rock massif and observatory activities.
-
The study of the seismic regime in the northern part of the Moravo-Silesian Region
The first studies of the given region were initiated in 1997. Monitoring of regional seismic activity, establishment of solitaire stations, identification of records and detailed interpretation of seismic events are basic activities. Obtained data is also used to study the velocity field of seismic waves in the region under study and to determine the character and properties of recorded surface waves generated by quarry blasts. Conduction of the seismic station Ostrava-Krasne Pole (OKC) which is part of the Czech Regional Seismic Network is realized in cooperation with the Geophysical Institute of AS CR, Prague and VSB- Technical University of Ostrava. In the frame of cooperation with the Institute of Physics of the Earth in Brno (IPE) the exchange of seismic data related to local tectonic events has been performed.
-
Interpretation and modelling of the effect of seismicity in the Karvina region
The main aim is to explore by experiments and calculations the dynamic behaviour of technological structures and buildings that are under non-stationary dynamic loads. this is caused by technical seismicity, especially by seismicity induced by mining activities in the Karvina region. Measurements at solitaire permanent stations are performed and also some short-term measurements are realized. Surface geodetic measurements for the study of sinking effects during initial periods of underground mining are realized and new methods for the joint interpretation of geodetic and geophysical data are developed.
-
Development of measurement methods and interpretation methodologies
This topic results from joint research theme with prof. Lyubushin from the Institute of Physics of the Earth, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow (e.g. using of wavelet transform for seismological studies) and the use of historical mines as a natural laboratory for research of a new methodology for geomechanical measurements is part of this topic.
The development of special instrumentation for geophysical measurements, measurement and interpretation of technical seismicity, and the operation and interpretation of geodetic and geophysical measurement for shallow depths are other activities of the department.
Important scientific achievements
- Seismicity of northern part of the Moravo-Silesian Region
Natural seismicity since 1993 has been very low. Almost 100 local microearthquakes were detected at solitaire seismic stations of the Institute of Geonics AS CR; some of them were successfully located. In the region under discussion, seismic manifestations generated by mining induced seismicity in Upper Silesian Coal Basin (both Karvina and Polish parts), Legnica-Głogow Copper District and Lubin Copper Basin are detected. For example, during the year 2007 14 rockbursts from Ostrava-Karvina Coal Basin were recorded having a local magnitude span of ML = 2.0- 2.8 and two were felt on the surface with a macroseismic intensity of I0 = 2.0.
- Visualization and animation of a 3D regional velocity
model (northern Moravia and Silesia)
Using data from seismic refraction measurements, a 1D shallow velocity model was established for the first time. For the determination of the velocity-depth function along a short refraction profile, the classical Wiechert-Herglotz method was used. This method seems to be a robust method for computing simple vertically inhomogeneous models of shallow structures, as far as the observed travel-time curve is sufficiently smoothed. The model is characterized by a relatively low superficial velocity vP ~ 4.5 km/s which is followed by a steep increase of velocity vP ~ 5.8 km/s to a depth of about 1.5 km.
The 3D velocity model is based on data collected between the years 2000 and 2009. It was set up by means of seismic tomography and is valid only for the territory of Northern Moravia and Silesia. The research issues are from reinterpretation of data from international and local seismic field experiments and records from permanent and temporary seismic stations. Records of quarry blasts, mining induced seismic events and local microearthquakes are used. For better inspection of the calculated model within the space, special software packages were applied for the purpose of its visualization and animation.
- Analysis of long-period microseisms
The research is of a mutual link-up with long-period microseisms (T = 4-8 s) and the current meteorological situation in the broad area of the European continent. Observation of the microseisms' amplitude level is based on a long-term series of observations and their changes depending on the season of the year and the position of atmospheric pressure configurations above oceans and continents. The first results are related to two strong windstorms Kyrill and Emma which occurred in mid-January 2007 and at the turn of February and March 2008 have already been published.
- Surveying (geodetic measurements) in undermined area
The main goal is observing the development of subsidence depressions with a view to the irregularity in processes causing movement and deformations that are evoked first of all by the rock massif pattern. A partial goal is to observe the boundary of subsidence depressions with special emphasis on determining the possible subsequent causes of slight vertical movements.
- Wavelet decomposition of wave patterns of seismic events
The partial aims are using a wavelet transform for signal filtrations, determination of optimal wavelet base (according to the minimum optimum entropy) and optimal levels for packet decomposition. Spatial mapping is used to plan the absolute values of wavelet coefficients, it gives a concise presentation of the decomposed signal in time-frequency domain. Analysis of long-term seismological records and multifractal analysis of long-term geomechanical measurements are partial subjects.
- Stability study of medieval Mine Jeroným
Studies use a distributed measurement system for the evaluation of seismic load, changes of mine water level, development of failures in the rock massif, changes of underground spaces (deformation of spaces) and changes of stress tensor in the rock massif which are gradually occurring in a medieval tin mine. Today, almost 20 sensors are used. A single-board PC of seismic apparatus is used as a base for the control system. Transmission via GSM network enables us to control the system and also to transfer measured data to the operating system at the Institute of Geonics. This system provides data for the study of the stability of mine spaces, in which a new museum is planned.
- The study of blast operations and their seismic effect along with other vibrations
generated
in close proximity during the driving of shallow underground constructionsThe main goal is to study the seismic effects generated by blasting operations or other manifestations of technical seismicity, which occur in the vicinity of driving of shallow underground constructions. Vibration effects in urban areas in orabove driven constructions or suburban tunnels are very representative examples that illustrate the urgency of research because of structural damage that has occurred.
Activities in 2010
The Solution of the partial topic of the Research Programme of the AS CR: The study of select physical fields and their manifestations in the rock massif and observatory activity.
Solution of two projects of Czech Grant Foundation:
- 105/09/1415: Study of blast operations seismic effect and other vibrations generated in proximity during driving of shallow underground constructions
- 105/09/0089: A prognosis of time-space changes in the stability of mine cavities of industrial heritage site, Jeronym Mine at Cista
The solution of the joint research theme was in frame of cooperation of Russian and Czech Academies named Analysis of geophysical data using modern mathematic methods.
Organisation of 19th regional conference of seismologists, engineering geophysicist and geotechnical engineers with international participation (April 2010): New Knowledge and Measurements in Seismology, Engineering Geophysics and Geotechnics OVA'10.
Co-operation with VSB – Technical University of Ostrava: Joint scientific laboratory with Department of geotechnics and underground engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, topic Measurement and analysis of technical seismicity.
Selected publications
- K. Holub, Z. Kalab, J. Knejzlik, J. Rusajova: Frenstat Seismic Network and Its Contribution to Observations of the Natural and Induced Seismicity on the Territory of Northern Moravia and Silesia, Acta Geodyn. Geomater., Vol. 1 (133), Prague, 2004, 59-71.
- A.A. Lyubushin Jr., Z. Kalab, N. Castova: Application of Wavelet Analysis to the Automatic Classification of Three-Component Seismic Records. Izvestiya, Physics of the Solid Earth, Vol.40, No.7, 2004, 587-593.
- E. Hrubesova, Z. Kalab: Example of Modeling of the Mining Induced Seismicity Impact on the Building Using Numerical System Plaxis. In: Konecny, Pa. (ed): EUROCK 2005 – Impact of Human Activity on the Geological Environment, A.A.Balkema Publisher, Leiden, 2005, 213-218.
- N. Castova, D. Horak, Z. Kalab: Description of Seismic Events using Wavelet Transform. International Journal of Wavelets, Multiresolution and Information Processing, Vol. 4, No. 3(2006), ©World Scientific Publishing Company, 405-414.
- H. Dolezalova, K. Muller, P. Blaha: Analysis of Geodetic Surveying on the Margin of Subsidence Depression. Zeszyty naukove Politechniki Ślaskiej, Ser. Gornictwo z.273, Nr 1736, 2006, Gliwice, 103-112.
- K. Holub: Rock mass response to the decline in underground coal mining. J. Min. Science, Vol. 42, No.1, 2006, 15-26.
- K. Holub, J. Knejzlik, B. Ruzek, J. Rusajova, O. Novotny: Some Features of Seismic Waves Observed in the Territory of Moravia and Silesia. Acta Geodyn. Geomater., Vol. 3, No. 3 (143), 2006, 97-107.
- K. Holub, J. Malek, O. Novotny, J. Rusajova, J. Valenta: Mean vertically inhomogeneous models of the uppermost crust along seismic profiles in the Ohre rift and Moravo-Silesian region. In: Transactions of the VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Civil Engineering Series, 2, Vol. VI, 2006, 125-131.
- Z. Kalab: Measurements of Seismic Vibrations Induced by Quarry Blasts at the Mostecka Basin. Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Śląskiej, Ser. Gornictwo z.271, Nr. 1715, Gliwice, 2006, 49-58.
- Z. Kalab, J. Knejzlik, R. Korinek, P. Zurek: Cultural Monument Jeronym Mine, Czech Republic – Contribution to the Geomechanical Stability Assessment. Publs. Inst. Geophys. Pol. Acad. Sc., M-29(395), Warszawa, 2006, 137-146.
- M. Lednicka: Historical buildings in the Ostrava and Karvina region and their seismic loads, Publs. Inst. Geophys. Pol. Acad. Sc., 2006, M-29 (395), 147-160.
- M. Lednicka, B. Lunackova, Z. Kalab, E. Hrubesova, R. Korinek: Contribution to Evaluation of Technical Seismicity Effect on Buildings - Case Study, Earth Sciences Research Journal (formerly Geofisica Colombiana), Vol. 10, No. 1, 2006, 7-14.
- P. Blaha, H. Dolezalova, R. Duras, K. Muller: Resistivity changes of rock massif on the margin of subsidence depression. Gornictwo i Geologia. Zeszyt 4, c. 4. Gliwice 2007, s. 5-12. ISSN 1896-3145.
- K. Holub: Navedennaja sejsmicnost pri dobyce uglja lavami v sachtach Cechii. Fiz.-techn. probl. razrabotki poleznych iskopajemych, Geomechanika, Rossijskaja AN, Sibir. Otdel., No. 1, 2007, 37-44.
- K. Holub: A study of mining-induced seismicity in Czech coal mines with long- wall coal exploitation. J. Min. Science, 43, No. 1, 2007, 37-44.
- K. Holub, J. Knejzlik, J. Rusajova: Site response investigation at the seismic station Ostrava-Krasne Pole (OKC). Acta Mont. Slovaca, Vol. 12, No. 2, 2007, 243-248.
- K. Holub, J. Rusajova, M. Sandev: The January 2007 windstorm and its impact on microseisms observed in the Czech Republic. Meteorol. Z., Vol. 17, No. 1, 2008, 047-053.
- Z. Kalab, J. Knejzlik, K. Holub: Decade of seismological observations in the northern part of Moravo-Silesian Region. Acta Geodyn. Geomater., Vol. 4, No. 4, (148), 2007, 43-49.
- H. Dolezalova, K. Holub, Z. Kalab: Underground coal mining in the Karvina region and its impact on the human environment, Czech Republic. Moravian Geograph. Reports, Vol. 16, No. 2, 2008, 14-24.
- M. Haggag, Z. Kalab, M. Lednicka: Contribution to recent seismicity evaluation in surroundings of High Dam, Aswan, Egypt. In 31st General Assembly, European Seismological Commission. Programme, Abstracts and Short Papers [CD-ROM]. Athens: Institute of Geodynamics, National Observatory of Athens, 2008. s. 130-137.
- K. Holub: Amplitude spectra of surface waves generated by shot-hole explosions. Acta Geodyn. Geomater., Vol. 5, No. 2 (150), 2008, 123-135.
- K. Holub, V. Petros: Some parameters of rockbursts derived from underground seismological measurements, Tectonophysics, Vol. 456, 2008, 67-73.
- Z. Kalab, E. Hrubesova, J. Knejzlik, R. Korinek, R. Kukutsch, M. Lednicka, P. Zurek: Mine Water Movement in Shallow Medieval Mine Jeronym (Czech Republic). In: Rapantova, N. and Hrkal, Z. (Eds): Mine Water and the Environment. Proceedings of 10th International Mine Water Association Congress. Karlovy Vary. VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, 2008, 19-22.
- Z. Kalab, J. Knejzlik, R. Korinek, R. Kukutsch, M. Lednicka, P. Zurek: Contribution to experimental geomechanical and seismological measurements in the Jeronym Mine. Acta Geodyn.et Geomater., 2008, roc. 5, c. 2, s. 213-223. ISSN 1214-9705.
- R. Kukutsch: Critical places at locality Cista, Jeronym Mine and their possible development. Zeszyty naukowe Politechniky Śląskiej, Ser. Gornictwo z. 286, Nr 1798, 2008, Gliwice, 441-450.
- M. Lednicka, Z. Kalab: Evaluation of Seismic Loading of Structures in Undermined Area. In 31st General Assembly, European Seismological Commission. Programme, Abstracts and Short Papers [CD-ROM]. Athens: Institute of Geodynamics, National Observatory of Athens, 2008.
- M. Stolarik: Modeling of Vibration Effect within Small Distances, Acta Geodyn. Geomater., Vol. 5, No. 2 (150), 2008, 137–146.
- H. Dolezalova, V. Kajzar, K. Soucek, L. Stas: Evaluation of mining subsidence using GPS data. Acta Geodyn. et Geomater., Vol. 6, No. 3, 359-367, 2009. ISSN 1214-9705.
- K. Holub, Z. Kalab, J. Knejzlik, J. Rusajova: Contribution of the Institute of Geonics AS CR Ostrava to seismological monitoring in Silesia and Northern Moravia. Acta Geodyn. Geomater., Vol. 6, No. 3 (155), 2009, 391-398.
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