How coal is formed ?

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Coal is formed in a step by step process:
1) Plants decay in the soil.
2) Peat is formed.
3) Peat changes to lignite [Soft brown coal form peat].
4) Bituminous coal is formed [Black & brittle, very polluting].
5) Anthracite coal is formed [highest amount of carbon, clean burning].

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