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How is Coal Formed? . . Coal is formed when peat is altered physically and chemically. This process is called "coalification." During coalification, peat undergoes several changes as a result of bacterial decay, compaction, heat, and time. Peat deposits are quite varied and contain everything from pristine plant parts (roots, bark, spores, etc.) to decayed plants, decay products, and even charcoal if the peat caught fire during accumulation. Peat deposits typically form in a waterlogged environm

COAL FORMATION AND TYPES Coal is a sedimentary rock formed primarily from the remains of plants that accumulated in swampy environments millions of years ago. Through the processes of burial, compaction, and metamorphism, plant material undergoes chemical and physical changes, resulting in different types of coal. Coal is classified based on its carbon content, hardness, and energy value. STAGES OF COAL FORMATION (Coalification): 1. Peat (Partially altered plant material): The initial stage of c