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Lignite Coal

2013 (approx.)

Detailed Description

A sample of lignite, the lowest rank of coal. It is primarily mined for burning in steam-generation power plants. Read more about our coal research here: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/cersc/science/us-coal-resources-and-reserves-assessment

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

Public Domain