Understanding the Jharia's Coal Seam Fire
Jul 10, 2020 · Facts of Jharia Coal Seam. Mining of coal in jharia started in 1894. First fire reported in 1916, reason was unknown. Poor mining methods used are the main cause. After nationalization of coal in 1971, 70 loions of fires were discovered. Jharia coal fields are the only source of coking coal in india and spread over an area of 450 km2.