Geologic hazards in coal mining: Prediction and prevention

International Journal of Coal Geology

Volumn 64, Issue 1-2, 2005, Pages 1-2

  Hower, James C ^a   Greb, Stephen F ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY   (United States)

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EID: 26944442312     PISSN: 01665162     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.coal.2005.03.001     Document Type: Editorial

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