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100 1 _aThomas, Larry
245 1 0 _aCoal geology
260 _aNew Delhi
_bWiley India
_c2002
300 _aix, 384 p.
_bill. (some col), maps ;
520 _aCoal Geology begins with a description of the physical and chemical properties of coal as well as coal petrology. The book goes on to describe the age and occurence of coal; coal sampling and analysis; coal exploration; geophysics and hydrogeology of coal and coal mining techniques. The final chapters discuss environmental concerns and computer technology, and end with an update on global coal reserves and production figures. · Origin of Coal. · Age and Occurrence of Coal. · Coal as a Substance. · Coal Sampling and Analysis. · Coal Exploration and Data Collection. · Coal Resources and Reserves. · Geophysics of Coal. · Hydrogeology of Coal. · Geology and Coal Mining. · Coal as an Alternative Energy Source. · Coal and the Environment. · Computer Applications. · Coal Marketing.
650 0 _aCoal-geology
856 4 2 _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/wiley0310/2002027204.html
856 4 1 _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/wiley031/2002027204.html
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