What is the tall tower over a mine called?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. What is the tall tower over a mine called?

The Big Idea

Above many mines stands a tall tower. It is like a giant pulley. It is called a headframe!

Over the Shaft

Step one: Over the Shaft. The tower is called a headframe. It stands above the shaft and holds big wheels called sheaves.

Cables

Step two: Cables. Cables run over the wheels to lift and lower the cage that carries people. They also move the skip that carries rock.

Giant Pulley

Step three: Giant Pulley. A headframe is a bit like the frame of a giant pulley. Headframes are often the most visible symbol of a mining town.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! The tower stands tall. Sheaves spin on top. Cables run over them. The cage goes up and down.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Some old headframes have been kept as monuments. Skips carry rock up the shaft. Cages carry miners down and up. A big machine called a hoist winds the cables.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! With a grown-up, tape a pencil across a doorway at your height. Run a string over the pencil. Tie a small, light bag to one end. Pull the other end to lift the bag. How is this like a headframe?

Outro

The tall tower over a mine is called a headframe. Its big wheels, called sheaves, guide cables that lift and lower the cage for people and the skip for rock. Science is amazing! The world under your feet is full of surprises. Keep digging into big questions, and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!