- Peat - Wikipedia
Peat is an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter It is unique to natural areas called peatlands, bogs, mires, moors, or muskegs [1][2] Sphagnum moss, also called peat moss, is one of the most common components in peat, although many other plants can contribute
- Peat | Description, Formation, Importance, Carbon, Uses | Britannica
Peat, spongy material formed by the partial decomposition of organic matter, primarily plant material, in wetlands The formation of peat is the first step in the formation of coal Peat can be used as a fuel and is only a minor contributor to the world energy supply
- What is peat and where is it found? | Global Peatlands Initiative
What is peat and where is it found? Peat is partially decayed plant material that accumulates under water-logged conditions over long time periods Natural areas covered by peat are called peatlands Terms commonly used for specific peatland types are peat swamp forests, fens, bogs or mires
- Peat and Peatification - University of Kentucky
Peat is soil-like, partially decayed plant material that accumulates in wetlands Most people learn that coal is formed in swamps, but this is not completely accurate The term “swamps” can be applied to many different types of wetlands, but coal only forms from peat-accumulating wetlands
- What is peat? - International Peatland Society
Peat is the surface organic layer of a soil that consists of partially decomposed organic matter, derived mostly from plant material, which has accumulated under conditions of waterlogging, oxygen deficiency, high acidity and nutrient deficiency
- What Is Peat and Why Is It Ecologically Important?
Peat is found globally in wetland environments known as peatlands, which include bogs, fens, mires, and moors These ecosystems cover approximately 3 7 million square kilometers In temperate and sub-arctic regions, peat forms from Sphagnum mosses, sedges, and shrubs, while tropical peatlands can be derived from rainforest trees
- Peat - purpose, origin, extraction, uses and alternatives
Peat is fossil organic matter, formed from plant debris It is the major constituent of soils saturated in water like peat bogs Peat is a non-renewable resource, and peat extraction is highly regulated Nature needs a full century to replenish a meager 2 inches (5 cm) of peat
- Peat; Types, Importance, Facts and More | Environment Buddy
Peat is said to be an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic materials found in unique areas like peat lands, mires, moors, bogs, or muskegs Sometimes peat is also referred to as turf Ecosystems of peatland act as carbon sinks on the planet- storing more carbon than all other vegetation combined (0 37 gigatonnes of CO2 year)
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