How Is Coal Formed – A Process Spanning Eras | Planète Énergies
WEBMay 26, 2023 · The most favorable conditions for the formation of coal occurred 360 million to 290 million years ago, during the Carboniferous ("coalbearing") Period. However, lesser amounts continued to form in some parts of the Earth during all subsequent periods, in particular the Permian (290 million to 250 million years ago), and throughout the ...