Avaliação do cenário ambiental e análise quantitativa das argilas no município de Juruti-PA.

Abstract

The population growth in Juruti (PA) has significantly increased the demand for construction, requiring larger amounts of raw materials. As a result, new clay extraction areas have been opened to supply local brick production. This study aims to: Assess the environmental impact of these mining operations; Identify, through chemical analyses, the clays used in brick production within the municipality; Map the environmental degradation associated with the extraction activity; Propose measures for mitigation and environmental recovery. The adopted methodology is practical and laboratory-based: it involves field sampling and chemical testing to determine which types of clay are used. The results will be displayed in comparative graphs and will serve as a foundation for discussing environmental preservation actions and effective alternatives for reclaiming mined areas. It can be concluded that clay mining activities tend to strive for a balance between social development and environmental conservation, adopting extraction techniques that are less harmful to the environment.