SOLNICTWO W XXI WIEKU – AKTUALNE PROBLEMY GEOLOGII UTWORÓW SOLNYCH W POLSCE

Abstract

SALT IN 21ST CENTURY – CURRENT PROBLEMS OF SALT
GEOLOGY IN POLAND

This article provides an overview on the current state of knowledge on salt geology in Poland. Salt occurs in Poland in two salt-bearing formations: Zechstein (Permian) and Miocene (Neogene). The review briefly presents information on the various aspects of salt mining as well as description of results of different research topics discussed by scientists since the beginning of the 21st century: stratigraphy, sedimentology, geochemistry, mineralogy, geophysics, tectonics, hydrogeology as well as reserves and resources of salt deposits. Various forms of management of salt occurrences (crushed salt and brine production, storages of media, and waste disposals) and the post-mining activity of salt mines are commented. This review is based on extensive literature and proposes main directions of future studies in salt geology of Poland.