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ˈfʊtˌwɔlfoot·wall

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  1. footwallnoun

    the lower wall of an inclined fault

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  1. footwallnoun

    The section of rock that extends below a diagonal fault line (the corresponding upper section being the hanging wall).

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  1. footwall

    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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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of footwall in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of footwall in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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