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It is called subsidence.
Strata refers to the individual layers in sedimentary rock. On occassion, igneous rock can also demonstrate stratification.
The layers of any sedimentary rock are called strata.
Layers of sediment which have undergone lithification are called sedimentary rock.
Compaction.
the sinking of the rock layers is called subsidence
It is called subsidence.
Gaps in rock layers are called unconformities.
Strata refers to the individual layers in sedimentary rock. On occassion, igneous rock can also demonstrate stratification.
The layers of rock form a dome called a laccolith
What is it called when rock layers form folds or ripples
they are called layers
The layers of any sedimentary rock are called strata.
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Strata
Layers of sediment which have undergone lithification are called sedimentary rock.
It is called subsidence.