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There is some discussion of this in Jeff Goodell's "Big Coal." 25% of the world's "recoverable" coal deposits are in the United States (270 billion tons.) Russia is next with 176 billion tons, much of which is in areas difficult to mine. This information is on page xvi in the introduction of his book.
You will probably find move specific information about your question if you investigate his book's sources as listed in the Notes section of his book.
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What country has the largest coal deposits?
The country with the largest coal deposits is the United States, followed by Russia and China. These three countries collectively hold the majority of the world's coal reserves.
What two continents have most coal deposits?
Asia and North America are the continents with the most coal deposits. China, India, and the United States have some of the largest coal reserves in the world.
What is the region with the most coal deposits called?
The region with the most coal deposits is called the Powder River Basin. It is located in the United States, specifically in Wyoming and Montana, and is one of the largest coal-producing regions in the world.
What are coal deposits?
Coal deposits are layers of sedimentary rock containing coal, formed from the accumulation of buried plant material over millions of years. These deposits are mined for coal, which is a fossil fuel used for electricity generation and heating. Coal deposits can vary in thickness, quality, and location around the world.
Where is coal found?
Under the ground but it is mined both underground and in open pits. China is the biggest coal producing county in the world but the USA has the largest coal deposits and reserves. Other major coal producing countries include Russia, India, Australia and South Africa.
Which country has the world's thired-largest coal deposits?
china
What country has the largest coal deposits?
The country with the largest coal deposits is the United States, followed by Russia and China. These three countries collectively hold the majority of the world's coal reserves.
What country in Africa has the largest coal deposits?
The Country that has the known (proven) coal deposits in Africa is South Africa which is said to have reserves of 50 billion tonnes of coal.
Where is the largest coal deposit in India?
The largest coal deposits in the world are in Russia, Australia, and the USA (United States Of America).
What two continents have most coal deposits?
Asia and North America are the continents with the most coal deposits. China, India, and the United States have some of the largest coal reserves in the world.
What is the region with the most coal deposits called?
The region with the most coal deposits is called the Powder River Basin. It is located in the United States, specifically in Wyoming and Montana, and is one of the largest coal-producing regions in the world.
Where can you find the largest coal deposits in the US?
Wyoming, Montana in the west.
Which is the largest coal producing country in world?
China is the largest producer of coal in the world while the United States has the largest coal reserves.
What country has the largest coal reserves in the world?
Russia has the largest coal reserves in the world. It has 1 third of the worlds coal reserves.
What is the earth's largest desert with rich deposits of oil gas and ore?
Antarctica is the largest desert on earth and is thought to have huge deposits of petroleum, gas, coal and other mineral resources.
What are coal deposits?
Coal deposits are layers of sedimentary rock containing coal, formed from the accumulation of buried plant material over millions of years. These deposits are mined for coal, which is a fossil fuel used for electricity generation and heating. Coal deposits can vary in thickness, quality, and location around the world.
The ruhr coal field in is one of th largest in the world?
Yes, the Ruhr coal field is one of the largest in the entire world. This coal field provides coal for all of Germany.
