Question

What problems are created by excavation? Give description ​

Answer 1

Excavation is referred to the digging of the earth mainly to retrieve an ancient object buried in the ground for years. The rapid increase in modernization led to an increase in the need for excavating too. Below are some problems that are created by excavation.

Explanation:

1. During excavation, a lot of toxic and inflammable gases are released, which can cause major health concerns for the workers or the general public living in that area.

2. It also releases some greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide that may raise concerns regarding global warming.

3. Human hazards are common in excavation sites, like the excavation wall falling onto a person.

4. It could also lead to surface water and groundwater erosion, and the erosion of the topsoil layer, humus, becoming less fertile.

5. It creates a loss of scarce surface area for vehicular ways and causes major traffic disruption.