Peat occurs in former bogs and swamps. Ireland is famous for its peat.
Peat, from the Irish peat bogs. (Peat is decayed organic material). In Ireland people call it turf.
Peat or turf
Peat can be found in wetlands, bogs, and moors where organic matter accumulates in a waterlogged environment. It is commonly found in regions with cool and moist climates, such as parts of Europe, North America, Asia, and New Zealand. Peat is particularly abundant in countries like Ireland, Finland, and Canada.
If you are referring to turf, or what some people call peat, then the answer is a bog.
Ireland has a lot of peat bogs, with about one-sixth of the country covered in peatlands. Peat bogs are also commonly found in countries with a cool, wet climate like Finland, Russia, and Canada.
Peat bog mummies have been found in various countries, including Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, and other parts of northern Europe. Notable examples include the Tollund Man and Grauballe Man in Denmark, and the Clonycavan Man and Old Croghan Man in Ireland.
Peat
Yes, peat is found in swamps. Peat is formed in swamps. Moss is found hanging from trees in swamps. Have you heard the term "peat moss"........
Peat is a natural fuel resource of Ireland.
This material is called peat, and it can be found in bogs throughout the island of Ireland. It is often cut out of the ground and used for fuel in rural parts of the country.
Ireland is known for its peat bogs and potato famine. Peat bogs are common in Ireland, and the country experienced a devastating potato famine in the mid-19th century due to a potato blight, which led to widespread suffering and migration.