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concealed coalfield
A coalfield that is totally buried beneath newer deposits, usually Permian and Trias strata, which repose unconformably on the coal measures in the basin. A good example of a concealed coalfield is that of Kent, in southeast England.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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