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What is an unconformity between two sedimentary layers most likely produced by?
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Erosion of the missing layers.
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Which type of unconformity exists between parallel layers of sedimentary rock?
Disconformity
When a layer or several layers are missing from a rock-layer what is this called?
Unconformity= break in sedimentary rock record
What is an unconformity between parallel rock layers?
An unconformity is the contact between two layers representing a gap in the geologic record, usually from the erosion of the layers which would normally be expected to appear.
A common cause of gap in rock layers is what?
A gap in sedimentary layers is known as an unconformity, and occurs as a result of either erosion or a period of non-deposition.
An unconformity that results when new sediments are deposited on eroded horizontal layers is a?
A Disconformity, an unconformity between parallel layers of sedimentary rocks which represents a period of erosion or non-deposition.Types of Disconformity:A Paraconformity is a type in which the separation is a simple bedding plane; i.e., there is no obvious buried erosional surface.A Blended unconformity is a type with no distinct separation plane or contact, sometimes consisting of soils, paleosols, or beds of pebbles derived from the underlying rock.
Which type of unconformity exists between parallel layers of sedimentary rock?
Disconformity
When a layer or several layers are missing from a rock-layer what is this called?
Unconformity= break in sedimentary rock record
What is an unconformity between parallel rock layers?
An unconformity is the contact between two layers representing a gap in the geologic record, usually from the erosion of the layers which would normally be expected to appear.
Gaps in rock record?
unconformities
Where in the sequence of events is the formation of an uncomformity?
An unconformity is a gap in the sedimentary rock record. This animation shows the formation of an angular unconformity-one where the layers above and below the unconformity are not parallel to each other, but form an angle.
A common cause of gap in rock layers is what?
A gap in sedimentary layers is known as an unconformity, and occurs as a result of either erosion or a period of non-deposition.
An unconformity that results when new sediments are deposited on eroded horizontal layers is a?
A Disconformity, an unconformity between parallel layers of sedimentary rocks which represents a period of erosion or non-deposition.Types of Disconformity:A Paraconformity is a type in which the separation is a simple bedding plane; i.e., there is no obvious buried erosional surface.A Blended unconformity is a type with no distinct separation plane or contact, sometimes consisting of soils, paleosols, or beds of pebbles derived from the underlying rock.
Which unconformity has layers that are perpendicular to each other?
Angular unconformity :D
What name is given to layers of tilted rocks that are overlain by younger more flat lying rock layers?
angular unconformity
What is an igneous intrusion between two sedimentary rock layers?
A laccolith is an igneous formation between two sedimentary layers
What geological processes could account for the unconformity between the Mauve and the Temple Butte Layers?
There is none.
What is a gap in the rock record caused by erosion?
Any gap in age of rock between rock layers is called an uncomformity. An unconformity is the contact between two layers representing a gap in the geologic record, usually from the erosion of the layers which would normally be expected to appear.
