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imported>Tom Morris (New page: <noinclude>{{Subpages}}</noinclude> Carbonaceous rock which occurs as a result of anaerobic decomposition and lithification of plant matter.) |
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Coal is a [[Carbon|carbon-containing]] rock formed by the effect of bacteria, heat and pressure on the debris from the decay of ferns, vines, trees and other plants which flourished in swamps millions of years ago. | |||
Revision as of 14:31, 1 May 2009
Coal is a carbon-containing rock formed by the effect of bacteria, heat and pressure on the debris from the decay of ferns, vines, trees and other plants which flourished in swamps millions of years ago.