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Interactive map of Pennsylvania's geology and natural resources

The Pennsylvania Geological Survey's PaGEODE online tool provides an interactive map of the geology and natural resources of Pennsylvania, including:

  • Surface and bedrock geology
  • Earthquakes
  • Karst features
  • Coal, oil, and gas resources
  • Sites of notable geologic interest
  • Street and topographic maps, and aerial images

The map allows users to select multiple layers that can be overlain on each other. By doing this, users can see how different features are related.

Coal Basics

Why does coal matter?

The United States has more estimated recoverable coal reserves than any other nation except China and is a net exporter of coal. In 2017, coal provided 30% of the electricity consumed across the country, and 93% of coal consumed in the United States was used to generate electricity.[3]

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