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SCIENCE|natural and applied sciences|earth sciences|geology · ENERGY|coal and mining industries|coal industry
síog ghuail Reference "Rialachán (CE) Uimh. 1099/2008 maidir le staidreamh i dtaca le fuinneamh, CELEX:32008R1099/GA Faomhadh an téarma seo mar chuid de Thionscadal Lex"
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coal seam
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Definition dark brown or black banded deposit of coal that is visible within layers of rock Reference "University of Calgary. Energy Education. 'Coal seam' (15.11.2021)"
Comment These seams are located underground and can be mined using either deep mining or strip mining techniques depending on their proximity to the surface. These seams undergo normal coal formation and serve as a conventional coal resource. The reserves of coal are immense, and are the largest of all of the fossil fuels.