spontaneous combustion in underground coal mines
Spontaneous combustion in underground coal mines refers to the sudden ignition or combustion of coal within the mine, resulting from a self-sustaining chemical reaction caused by the accumulation of heat and the presence of oxygen, leading to potentially hazardous conditions and the release of toxic gases.
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