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What material makes the caprocks?

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Anonymous

16y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Caprocks are more erosion resistant rocks overlying less erosion resistant ones. The caprock could therefore be any resistant rock type as long as it aids in preventing the erosion of the layer below it. Sandstone and basalt lava flow are typical caprock layers.

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16y ago

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