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COAL BASIN [1 record]

Record 1 2009-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lignite, Graphite and Coal Mining
  • Solid Fossil Fuels
  • Economic Geology
DEF

A coalfield with a basinal structure.

OBS

e.g. the Carboniferous Coal Measures of England.

OBS

coal basin: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploit. de charbons fossiles autres que la tourbe
  • Combustibles fossiles solides
  • Géologie économique
DEF

Région où l'on extrait le charbon.

CONT

Chaque bassin houiller voit la fin de sa sédimentation grise ou noire passer au rouge, avec alternance de plus en plus fréquente, mais ce virage se produit à des époques différentes selon les bassins.

OBS

bassin houiller : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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