Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1753458 International Journal of Coal Geology 2013 10 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Abundant precipitation in 2012 resulted in coal subsidence. ► Multiple beds from Buck Mountain coal may potentially be burning. ► Fire rate of movement and temperature decrease may be due to mine roof collapse. ► O2 and CO2 vent gases reveal subsurface air flow. ► Rock softened due to excessive precipitation and steam causing subsidence.
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