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University of Kentucky

Kentucky Geological Survey: How Is Coal Formed?

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the evolution of dead plant matter into coal.
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Earth Science Australia: Coal Types, Formation and Methods of Mining

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site lists four stages in the development of coal. Different types of coal mines are explained in this site as well.
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: The Sydney Basin

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the structure of the Sydney Basin in Australia. The Sydney Basin is millions of years old. It contains large coal fields which are economically important to Australia. Included are links to maps which show the geology,...

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