Peat Bog - up close (Photograph by Kelly)
The photograph above show a peat bog soon after being cut by crofters on the Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. In today's modern environment it seems strange to see this ancient fuel still in use. Towards the top of the peat bank you are able to see the lighter peat which is moss peat. As you progress deeper down into the peat bog you can notice that the peat is begininning to bcome darker. This is the material that is best for use as a fuel. Interestingly the black peat is extremely high is oils and anthrecite which is a form of mineral coal.
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