ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Comparison of Vegetation Vitality Data and Soil Moisture Measurements at the Prosper-Haniel Closed Mine Site
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Research Center of Post-Mining, Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola, Bochum, Germany
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Faculty of Geosciences, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
Submission date: 2024-10-21
Final revision date: 2025-11-10
Acceptance date: 2025-12-03
Online publication date: 2025-12-17
Publication date: 2025-12-17
Corresponding author
Marcin Piotr Pawlik
Research Center of Post-Mining, Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola, Herner Str. 45, 44787, Bochum, Germany
Research Center of Post-Mining, Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola, Herner Str. 45, 44787, Bochum, Germany
Civil and Environmental Engineering Reports 2025;35(4):265-282
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ABSTRACT
Effective management of flood-prone areas, particularly polders, is critical for ecological balance and human safety. This study focuses on mining-induced polders in the Ruhr region, emphasizing the need for sustainable flood protection strategies amidst changing climatic conditions. By analyzing data from the Copernicus Sentinel 2 satellite mission and ground-based measurements, the study investigates vegetation response to variable soil moisture. Especially for polder management in the Ruhr area climate change causes high pressure for adaption. Key findings reveal correlations between soil moisture, soil temperature, and vegetation vitality, emphasizing the importance of continuous monitoring for optimizing post-mining water management. Results suggest that high soil moisture levels, particularly in autumn to spring, significantly influence vegetation health. The study under-scores the necessity for long-term, comprehensive research to validate findings across varied and changing climatic conditions.
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