zapster
Large scale coal mining began during the Industrial Revolution. Larger quantities of coal were needed to power the steam engines of the era.
History of coal mining
Coal mining and the Industrial Revolution
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skjames
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Due to the increased demand for coal, surface mining gave way to deep shaft mining during this period.