Coal Seam

A coal seam is a natural, layered deposit of coal that forms underground over millions of years from plant material compressed and transformed by heat and pressure. Think of it as a thick, continuous "band" of coal embedded within the earth’s strata. These seams can vary in thickness, length, and depth. Mining operations extract coal from these seams to use as a fuel source for energy production, industrial processes, and steel manufacturing. The quality and size of a coal seam influence how easily and economically it can be mined.