Geologic character of some coal wants at the Westland Mine in southwestern Pennsylvania
Journal Article
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· Rep. Invest. - U.S., Bur. Mines; (United States)
OSTI ID:5565870
The coal wants consist of elongated, sandstone-filled channels with slickensided basal contacts. Tentatively identified as washouts, these channels are erratic in occurrence and trend. Roof conditions are hazardous adjacent to the washout contact, but stability is generally unaffected greater than 30 feet away. 9 refs.
- Research Organization:
- Bur of Mines, Pittsburgh, Pa
- OSTI ID:
- 5565870
- Journal Information:
- Rep. Invest. - U.S., Bur. Mines; (United States), Journal Name: Rep. Invest. - U.S., Bur. Mines; (United States) Vol. 8555; ISSN XBMIA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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