S10·E16 Coal Mines
Synopsis
Coal–the fuel responsible for more than half the electricity used daily. We unearth the amazing technological advances that have led to today’s extremely efficient methods–from ancient techniques to the simplistic bell-pit method, from drift mining, surface mining, and strip mining to modern longwall mining, when a massive machine extracts an entire wall of coal in seconds. We go underground with miners in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming, and also address environmental concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 10 Episode 16 of Modern Marvels air?
Season 10, Episode 16 ('Coal Mines') originally aired on April 2, 2003.
How long is Season 10 Episode 16 ('Coal Mines')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.
What happens in Modern Marvels Season 10 Episode 16?
Coal–the fuel responsible for more than half the electricity used daily. We unearth the amazing technological advances that have led to today’s extremely efficient methods–from ancient techniques to the simplistic bell-pit method, from drift mining, surface mining, and strip mining to modern longwal...
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