Unconformity


The meaning of the word Unconformity is: a geological occurrence in which there is erosion of rock and then new sedimentary rock is deposited on top


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The geologist explained that an unconformity shows the time during which no sediments were well-kept in an area.

published by China on 2021-01-19 01:55:48


A large gap in the rocks patterns means there was probably a great period of erosion during that time.

published by Damaris on 2021-03-14 03:08:08


Erosion through wind and water created an unconformity on the land and washed away a thousand years’ worth of geological records.

published by Clarisa on 2021-08-20 04:49:15


The unconformity on the top of the rock represents a time when no sediment was deposited, but instead was washed away.

published by Veta on 2021-09-08 04:42:38


All the sandstone in the unconformity of the granite was covered with rock that is much newer.

published by Magan on 2021-05-20 15:04:29


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