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If the strata layers are folded or tilted then the older rocks can be found on top of the younger rocks in a cross-section.

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11y ago

It can be caused mailnly by tectonic forces.

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1. In an overturned fold you can find older rocks above younger.

2. The block of thrust fault can ride over other block hence older rock can lie over younger one.

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Yes older sedimentary rocks are usually found beneath younger ones

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Think of it as carpet, its been there for 10 years and you want to replace it without disturbing it so you simply put it on top :D

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12y ago

Through the tectonic processes involved in plate movement; folding and faulting.

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Yes. It can happen from tectonic disturbances.

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sometimes because of faulting or folding

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