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What are formations that are sandwiched between layers of existing rock formations called?
The formations that are sandwiched between layers of existing rock formations called sills. Another formation between layers is called laccoliths.
Does a dike form when magma forces itself between rock layers and hardens?
No, when magma forces itself BETWEEN rock layers it is called a sill. When the magma cuts THROUGH rock layers it is called a dike.
What is the boundary between two sedimentary rock layers called?
contact
What are gaps in rock layers called?
Gaps in rock layers are called unconformities.
Formations that are sandwiched between layers of existing rock formations are called?
Sills
What are formations that are sandwiched between layers of existing rock formations called?
The formations that are sandwiched between layers of existing rock formations called sills. Another formation between layers is called laccoliths.
What are formations that are sandwiched between layers of existing rock formations?
The formations that are sandwiched between layers of existing rock formations called sills. Another formation between layers is called laccoliths.
Does a dike form when magma forces itself between rock layers and hardens?
No, when magma forces itself BETWEEN rock layers it is called a sill. When the magma cuts THROUGH rock layers it is called a dike.
What is the boundary between two sedimentary rock layers called?
contact
What are gaps in rock layers called?
Gaps in rock layers are called unconformities.
What is it called when rock forces itself between rock layers and is always younger then ones around it?
An intrusion (:
Formations that are sandwiched between layers of existing rock formations are called?
Sills
The boundary between two sedimentary rock layers is called?
bedding plane
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.
What is the sinking of rock layers?
the sinking of the rock layers is called subsidence
What is the layers of rock around a volcano called?
The layers of rock form a dome called a laccolith
What is it called when rock layers from folds or ripples?
What is it called when rock layers form folds or ripples
