Type of mine that uses a horizontal opening in a hill or mountain
Geography · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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A type of mine that uses a horizontal opening in a hill or mountain is called an "adit" or a "horizontal mine adit."
An adit is a horizontal passage or tunnel driven into a hill or mountain to access mineral deposits or resources.
Adits are often used in mining to reach ore bodies or valuable minerals beneath the surface.
They provide a means for miners to enter and exit the mine, as well as transport materials in and out.
Adits differ from vertical shafts in that they are driven horizontally into the side of a hill or mountain rather than being sunk vertically into the ground.
They are a common feature in various types of mining operations, including coal mining, metal mining, and other resource extraction activities.