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The continent of Antarctica used to be much farther north, in zones that had plenty of flora, which is the source of coal.

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Who first reported finding beds of coal near South Pole?

Oh, dude, that's a wild one! So, technically, the first reported finding of coal near the South Pole was by a British expedition led by Ernest Shackleton in 1909. Like, they were probably just strolling around, looking for penguins or something, and stumbled upon some coal beds. Can you imagine finding coal in such a chilly spot? Like, talk about a hidden gem!


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Explain how coal could be found so near to the south pole?

Coal found near the South Pole was likely formed millions of years ago when the continent was part of a warmer climate and rich vegetation covered the land. Over time, the vegetation was buried and compressed, eventually forming coal deposits. As Antarctica has moved to its current position near the South Pole, these coal deposits have remained buried under layers of ice and snow.


Deposits of coal have been found beneath the ice of AntarcticaBut coal only forms in warm swampsUse Wegener's hypothesis to explain how coal could be found so near to the South Pole?

wegners idea was icecream and then football practice


Coal deposits have also been found beneath the ice of Antarctica but coal only forms in warm swamps How could coal be found so near the south pole?

The coal found in Antarctica likely formed during a time when the continent was situated further north within a warmer climate, allowing for the formation of coal beds in swamps. Over millions of years, tectonic movements and continental drift caused Antarctica to move to its current position near the South Pole, preserving the coal deposits beneath the ice.


How was Australia different then the continents were coal formed?

Coal formed on Earth when Australia was near the south pole.


Who first reported finding beds of coal near the South Pole?

Robert. A Sutton


Who reported finding beds of coal near the South Pole?

The first person who reported seeing fossils of leaves and stems of plants was Hartley Ferrar. The person who reported finding beds of coal near the South Pole was Ernest Shackleton.


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