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Coal dust in the air is an explosive mixture, because the mixture of coal and air can burn much more rapidly than solid pieces of coal can (flour in the air is also explosive, or sawdust - any flammable substance in the form of dust becomes explosive if it is mixed into the air). The process of mining coal is messy, and creates a lot of dust. And any spark can set it off. No smoking in the coal mines!

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Where do you find coal?

Coal is typically found in coal mines, which are located underground or in open-pit mines. Coal deposits are often concentrated in specific regions known for their coal reserves. Major coal-producing countries include China, the United States, India, Australia, and Indonesia.


How is coal stored?

Coal is stored in stockpiles or bunkers at coal-fired power plants or coal mines. These stockpiles are monitored for temperature and moisture levels to prevent spontaneous combustion. In underground coal mines, coal is stored in bins or silos.


Why are diamonds found in coal mines?

Diamonds are found in coal mines because both diamonds and coal form under similar geologic conditions deep within the Earth's crust. When the intense heat and pressure are present during the formation of coal, it provides an environment where diamonds can also crystallize. This is why diamonds can occasionally be found in coal mines.


What is the difference between coking coal mines and non-coking coal mines?

coking coal required for production of coke which is used in steel industries and non coking coal required for thermal power plants for steam production. coking coal required for production of coke which is used in steel industries and non coking coal required for thermal power plants for steam production.


Why should people use more or less of coal?

People should use less of coal because coal mines have dangerous gases sulfur oxide and methane that causes mines to explode and the gases that can also poison humans. Plus burning coal can cause a disease that causes animals to swell up to 5 times their normal size.