Powder River Basin

Powder River Basin
Karte des Powder River Basins

Das Powder River Basin ist eine Region in Wyoming und Montana. Etwa 40 % der Kohle der Vereinigten Staaten wird in dieser Region gefördert. Zu den größeren Ortschaften zählen Gillette, Sheridan und Miles City. Im Boden unter diesem Becken befinden sich etwa 800 Milliarden Tonnen Fettkohle. In der Region gibt es natürliche Kohlenbrände.[1]

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  1. ↑ John P. Bluemle: North Dakota's Clinker
44.4-105.8

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