bituminous coal

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• Power plants often burn bituminous coal to generate electricity.
• The steel industry relies on coke, which is produced by heating bituminous coal in the absence of air.
• This region is rich in deposits of bituminous coal, making it a key area for mining.
• Bituminous coal has a higher carbon content than lignite but less than anthracite.
• The Industrial Revolution was largely powered by the widespread availability of bituminous coal.
• Burning bituminous coal releases significant amounts of sulfur dioxide, a major contributor to acid rain.
• The price of bituminous coal fluctuates based on global energy demands and supply.
• Geologists were studying the formation of bituminous coal seams deep underground.
• Large quantities of bituminous coal were transported by rail from the mines to industrial centers.
• Due to its high volatile content, bituminous coal is relatively easy to ignite and burns with a long flame.