Abstract
The article presents the results of radonometric studies at the instrument sites of the Shubarkol coal deposit. The mechanisms of formation of radon emanation anomalies in tectonic fault zones are considered. Radon is concentrated in fault structures, which makes it possible to use it for mapping tectonic disturbances. The research was carried out by the method of emanation survey using RGA-500 radiometers. The measurements were carried out along profile lines, revealing potential zones of tectonic mobility. To minimize external influences, the composition of rocks, cover deposits, groundwater level and soil moisture were taken into account. The results made it possible to detail the zones of structural weakening of the massif and confirmed their parameters determined by other geophysical methods. A relationship between the radon concentration and the amplitude of microseismic oscillations has been established. The method of emanation survey has proven effective for predicting deformation processes and assessing the stability of the sides of the section