Coal (fuel source)

Coal is obviously not renewable, as it took millions of years to form, but there is still plenty of coal in many countries, so it will no doubt go on being used, mainly to produce electricity, also iron in blast furnaces.

A worker who extracts coal from the ground is commonly known as a coal miner. They work in mines to extract coal for various industrial purposes.

Anthracite coal is a metamorphic coal that has a higher luster than any sedimentary coals. It also has the highest carbon content. Otherwise it is very similar to sedimentary coal.

Diamond is commonly thought to be the metamorphism of coal but this is largely untrue as the immense majority (near 100%) of diamonds have nothing to do with coal.

Coal mining can harm the environment through deforestation, water pollution from mine runoff, air pollution from blasting and transportation, and soil erosion. It can also disrupt ecosystems and contribute to climate change through the release of greenhouse gases during the extraction and burning of coal.

Coal veins are typically found in coal mines, which are located in designated regions with coal deposits. These regions are often in areas with sedimentary rock formations, such as valleys or mountainous regions. Additionally, coal veins are commonly found in countries with significant coal resources, such as the United States, China, India, and Australia.

Bituminous coal is consided a sedimentary rock. Anthracite coal is bituminous coal that has been metamorphosed by great pressure and heat and is considered a metamorphic rock.

Coal still in the ground is called "coal reserves".

If you are a member go to the coal trucks just west of Seers Village. If you are a free player and have 60+ mining visit the mining guild, if not then your only option is to go to the Dwarven Mine or the chasm mine in Al Kharid.

Depths of coal seams vary from place to place. The first coal mine in the US was in Midlothian VA, near Richmond. Coal was present on the surface- just pick it up. Later mines in that area were about 360 ft deep. Other mines are deeper- but much coal is still mined from the surface in high wall or long wall mining.

Geothermal energy is better than coal because it is a renewable energy source that produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions. Geothermal energy is considered more sustainable and environmentally friendly compared to coal, which is a fossil fuel that contributes significantly to air pollution and climate change. Additionally, geothermal energy has a smaller environmental footprint and is not dependent on mining or transportation of fuel sources.

Coal is formed from the remains of ancient plants that lived millions of years ago. The process involves the decay and compression of organic matter like leaves, wood, and other plant materials over time. These organic materials are then transformed into coal through geological processes.

When coal is removed in strips, it is called strip mining. This method involves removing strips of soil and rock to expose coal seams, which can then be extracted using heavy machinery. Strip mining is commonly used for coal mining in areas where the coal seams are close to the surface.

Yes, Washington has small coal reserves, but coal mining has decreased significantly in the state due to competition from other energy sources and environmental concerns.

Carboniferous period, which spanned from about 360 to 300 million years ago. This period was characterized by extensive swampy forests, where plant material accumulated and eventually transformed into coal due to geological processes like burial, heat, and pressure over millions of years.

Ive actually researched this and about 10 million pounds of coal is used in a year in the U.S.A and nearly a billion around the world i hope this information helps

Coal is primarily transported over land using trains, trucks, and conveyor belts. Trains are a common method due to their large capacity and efficiency, while trucks are used for shorter distances or remote locations. Conveyor belts are often employed to move coal within mining facilities or between processing plants.

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Mountaintop removal coal mining is bad because it causes extensive environmental damage, including deforestation, pollution of water sources, and destruction of ecosystems. It also leads to displacement of communities and loss of cultural heritage. Additionally, it contributes to air and water pollution, impacting both human health and wildlife.

Granite, shale, coal, and limestone are commonly known as types of rocks. Granite is an igneous rock, shale is a sedimentary rock, coal is a sedimentary rock derived from organic matter, and limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcium carbonate.

Coal is extracted in two methods. One is by digging tunnels into the earth and following the vein of coal, removing it by rail cart. The other is strip mining where they remove the earth above the coal and dig down to it. This way usually involves the removal of entire mountain tops to get at the coal. Recently however they have started to replant the vegetation when they are done to reclaim the land back to a natural state.

The United States has significant coal deposits located primarily in the Appalachian region (including parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky), the Powder River Basin in Wyoming and Montana, and the Illinois Basin in Illinois and Indiana. Other notable coal-producing states include Wyoming, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

A geologist would typically use methods such as surface mapping, seismic testing, and borehole drilling to locate a horizontal coal bed on a soil-covered slope where soil creep is active. The distinctive sandstone bed underlying the coal bed can serve as a helpful marker for geologists to better identify and locate the coal bed in such challenging geological conditions. Additionally, analyzing weathered sandstone fragments can provide valuable insights into the composition and potential presence of the coal bed beneath the soil-covered slope.