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Coal was a good source of fuel in the 1860's in the US. Large deposits were used for industry then and even today, coal mining continues in places such as West Virginia. In 1860, however, geologists had maps of where they believed that large coal deposits lay deep underground. One line of coal, for example was a continuous line stretching from the middle of Pennsylvania southward to central Alabama. Another large coal field lay beneath the cornfields of Iowa and Illinois.
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Where can you find the largest coal deposits in the US?
Wyoming, Montana in the west.
What state is the main deposits of US anthracite hard coal located?
Pennsylvania.
When did the us form coal?
The formation of coal in the United States occurred during the Carboniferous Period, approximately 360 to 300 million years ago. This was a time when extensive swamp forests existed, and the decomposition of plant matter in these environments led to the formation of coal deposits over millions of years.
How many stars were on the US flag in 1860?
33.
By 1860 what percentage of Africans in the US were free?
none
What state in the US uses the most fossil fuels?
The US still has large coal deposits.
Where are us's coal deposits?
texas kentucky montana
What are the five US states with large deposits of coal?
what 5 states have the large deposites of coal
Where can you find the largest coal deposits in the US?
Wyoming, Montana in the west.
What state is the main deposits of US anthracite hard coal located?
Pennsylvania.
What state in the us is known to be the best coal miners?
Wyoming produces the most coal of any state.
When did the us form coal?
The formation of coal in the United States occurred during the Carboniferous Period, approximately 360 to 300 million years ago. This was a time when extensive swamp forests existed, and the decomposition of plant matter in these environments led to the formation of coal deposits over millions of years.
How is shallow coal removed?
Shallow coal deposits in the US and other countries are often removed by surface mining, also known as strip mining. The soil atop the seam is removed, then replaced after the coal has been removed. This can be very disruptive to the local ecology.In India and other countries, open pit or "open cast" mines may be used to mine deep deposits that are accessible from the surface. This process is widely used for metal ores worldwide. However, the traditional process for deep subterranean coal seams is to create vertical shaft mines that do not remove the surface burden.
What in 1860 the US have 31000 of?
By 1860 the US had almost 31,000 miles of railroad tracks.
What are the Natural resources in Southeast US?
Forests, hydropower, manganese deposits, iron ore, copper, minor coal and oil deposits are some. Coastal climate and soils allow for important tea and citrus growth. And also in Georgia I think they grow peanuts. I think.
The main deposits of us anthracite hard coal are found in the state of?
Pennsylvania. The largest fields of anthracite coal in the United States are found in Northeastern Pennsylvania called the Coal Region http://www.co.greene.pa.us/secured/gc/im... Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthracite#... 1 year ago
When was Alaska first part of US?
1860's. Purchased from Russia and known as Seward's Folly. Seward was in Lincoln's cabinet.
