Midot, D 2008, 'Land Stability and Hydraulic Impacts of the Flooding of Underground Iron Mines in Lorraine, France — Analysis and Remediation', in AB Fourie, M Tibbett, I Weiersbye & P Dye (eds), Mine Closure 2008: Proceedings of the Third International Seminar on Mine Closure, Australian Centre for Geomechanics, Perth, pp. 407-417, https://doi.org/10.36487/ACG_repo/852_37
(https://papers.acg.uwa.edu.au/p/852_37_Midot/)
Abstract: This paper presents the consequences, in terms of land stability and hydraulic impacts, of the flooding of 
iron mines in Lorraine, and the remediation measures that have been taken. With respect to land stability, 
progressive subsidence and sinkholing events occurred a few months after complete flooding. The responses 
consisted of the implementation of risk and hazard assessments carried out within the framework of mining 
risk prevention plans (MRPP), monitoring of the most sensitive areas, backfilling, and preventive evacuation 
in areas where public safety could not be guaranteed. The hydraulic impacts consisted of degradation of the 
quality of the groundwater reservoir, and modifications to the surface water system, in particular unexpected 
outlets. Alternative water supplies were sourced, and a new decanting point was created in the southern part 
of the basin.