footwall

[US]/ˈfʊtwɔːl/
[UK]/ˈfʊtˌwɔl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the wall or rock surface that is beneath a fault; the lower side of a geological fault
Word Forms
Pluralfootwalls

Phrases & Collocations

footwall rock

footwall zone

footwall dip

footwall structure

footwall fault

footwall mineralization

footwall exposure

footwall geology

footwall stability

footwall shear

Example Sentences

the miners found rich ore deposits on the footwall of the mountain.

geologists often study the footwall to understand the formation of the area.

the footwall plays a crucial role in determining the stability of the mine.

faults can often be found along the footwall of a geological structure.

during the excavation, they encountered a hard footwall that slowed progress.

the footwall's composition can indicate the presence of valuable minerals.

understanding the footwall geology is essential for successful mining operations.

they mapped the footwall to assess the potential for new mining sites.

in the report, the footwall was identified as a key feature of the site.

drilling into the footwall revealed unexpected geological formations.

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