Mine fires emit measurable quantities of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere

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Is it true that mine fires emit measurable quantities of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere?

Yes. Mine fires and related coal-mining activities release significant and measurable quantities of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 2 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 4 Aug 2026

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The retrieved papers provide specific empirical evidence that active coal mine fires and surrounding mining operations contribute to elevated atmospheric levels of sulfur dioxide (SO2). Therefore, the claim is supported.

Evidence for · 2

Machine learning models for estimating criteria pollutants and health risk-based air quality indices over eastern coast coal mine complex belts

2025

This study evaluates air pollutant concentrations near coal mine complexes and identifies high levels of sulfur dioxide (SO2) associated with mining activities.

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Kumar, P., Choudhary, A., Joshi, P. K., Kumar, R., & Bhatla, R. (2025). Machine learning models for estimating criteria pollutants and health risk-based air quality indices over eastern coast coal mine complex belts. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2025.1589991

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Environmental investigation of pollutants in coal mine operation and waste dump area monitored in Ordos Region, China.

2021

This investigation confirms that active mine fires and coal mining-related activities result in high atmospheric concentrations of sulfur dioxide (SO2).

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A, L., C, C., J, C., & P, L. (2021). Environmental investigation of pollutants in coal mine operation and waste dump area monitored in Ordos Region, China.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1039/d0ra10586d

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