Seat earth
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005116
The layer of clay, shale, or other sedimentary rock that lies immediately beneath a coal seam or other mineral deposit. This stratum often contains fossilized rootlets and plant remains, indicating ancient soil horizons. Its composition and stability can influence the mining method and ground support requirements.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005116 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Flözton; Spanish: arcilla de asiento; French: mur |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-005116",
"term": "Seat earth",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The layer of clay, shale, or other sedimentary rock that lies immediately beneath a coal seam or other mineral deposit. This stratum often contains fossilized rootlets and plant remains, indicating ancient soil horizons. Its composition and stability can influence the mining method and ground support requirements.",
"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "Flözton",
"es": "arcilla de asiento",
"fr": "mur"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/seat-earth/"
}
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