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- One of blocks
involved in fault movement. One that would be hanging
overhead for person standing in tunnel along or across fault; opposite
footwall.
Source: Leet, L. Don. 1982.
Physical Geology, 6th Edition. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall
- a. The overlying side of an orebody, fault, or mine working, esp. the wall
rock above an inclined vein or fault. See also: wall; walls; top wall.
Syn: hanger
b. Sticking or wedging of part of the charge in a blast furnace.
Fay
Source:
Dictionary of Mining, Mineral, and Related Terms
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