Coal Seams

Coal seams are thick, continuous layers of coal embedded within underground rock deposits, formed over millions of years from plant material subjected to heat and pressure. They serve as natural reservoirs of carbon-rich fossil fuel, often found buried beneath soil and rock layers. These seams are mined to extract coal, which is used primarily for electricity generation and industrial processes. The thickness, quality, and accessibility of a coal seam influence how easily it can be mined, and its formation and location are important factors in the geology of coal-rich regions.