Coal and Peat Fires: A Global Perspective : Volume 1: Coal - Geology and Combustion

Coal and Peat Fires: A Global Perspective is a compelling collection of research conducted by scientists and engineers around the world. The first of four volumes in the collection, Coal - Geology and Combustion, features chapters that discuss the origin of coal and coal fires; mining and use of coal; combustion and coal petrology; environmental and health impacts of coal fires; combustion by-products; geochemical, geophysical, and engineering methodologies for studying coal fires; the control, extinguishment, and political implications of coal fires; and much more.Integrates pioneering coal-fires research, with topical coverage of remote sensing, policymaking, and moreServes as an essential guide to the socio-economic and geo-environmental impacts of coal fires