One day field trip was arranged to examine the coal mines in
the area of Tanosh Nala, Balakot, Pakistan. The aim of the investigation was to
evaluate the coal prospects and its economic potential.
Balakot area is part of
Sub-Himalayan Zone in northern Pakistan. It is located on the northwest tip of
Hazara Kashmir Syntaxis, in footwall of Main Boundary Thrust (MBT). The rock which host the coal deposits is Hangu Formation from early Paleocene age.
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| North looking view of Mine-01 Quarried along the strike of Bedding in Hangu Formation. Credits: Owais Tayyab |
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| Field photograph of trench and coal mine-02, Balakot area. |
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| Team members from left to right: Irfan, Nowrad Ali and me |
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