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Hidden Coal Beds and Fossils Revealed in John Day Region
The John Day district in Central Oregon yields coal fragments from river beds as farmers long harvested fuel without tracing sources. Recent ledge discoveries open a new industry, while fossil beds host three toed horse remains and other prehistoric specimens. European scientists call the fields rare and powerful, promising vast untapped potential for Oregon’s wealth.
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