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GEOLOGY Carboniferous Period Carboniferous Rock Formation

Carboniferous Rock Formation

Carboniferous rocks contain ancient tropical forests that formed major coal deposits worldwide

31 Oct 2025

What environmental conditions contributed to the formation of Carboniferous rocks primarily composed of coal?

Volcanic activity depositing ash and lava flows on barren landscapes Desert conditions with wind-blown sand formations Extensive swampy lowlands with dense tropical forests that accumulated plant material