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ˈfʊtˌwɔlfoot·wall
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footwallnoun
the lower wall of an inclined fault
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footwallnoun
The section of rock that extends below a diagonal fault line (the corresponding upper section being the hanging wall).
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The footwall is a geological term referring to the section of rock or fault that lies beneath an inclined fault line or at the lower side of a fault with an apparent dip, according to the normal direction of gravity. This structure plays a significant role in mining operations, as minerals often accumulate near the footwall.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of footwall in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of footwall in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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