Lesson 2: North Dakota Geology – Coal Bearing Rocks in the Northern Great Plains

North Dakota’s coal was formed 55-60 million years ago while the state was under the water of a warm, inland sea. In this section, you’ll learn more about the unique properties of lignite coal and how large deposits formed in North Dakota.

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