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How can igneous rock disturb sedimentary rock layers?

Igneous rocks can disturb sedimentary rock layers and formations by their movement during ascent through such layer. when they make contact with this sedimentary rocks they could result to folding and/or metamorphism.


In science terms what is folding?

Folding is when formerly flat sedimentary layers of rock are uplifted and literally tilted and folded in the mountain building process.


How does folding change rock layers?

Most rock layers (and ALL sedimentary layers) start out flat. Folding changes the angle of lie (even to perpendicular and beyond).


What do you call the layers in sedimentary rock?

Sedimentary rock layers. your welcome


What rocks is formed in layers?

Sedimentary rock, like limestone, is formed in layers.


What rock formed in layers?

sedimentary rock


When rock layers bend due to stress?

"Folding" is the term that describes the bending of rock layers due to stress.There are different types of Folds and these include:Anticlinal Folds: This is when the rock layers have an upward-arching folds.Synclinal Folds: This is when the rock layers have a downward, trough-like folds.Monoclinal Folds: This is when both rock layers ends are horizontal.


What type of rock forms in layers?

That would be sedimentary rock, and (honorable mention) occasionally metamorphic rock.


What does folding do to layers of rock?

Folding occurs when layers of rock are subjected to stress and deform over time. This process can create waves or wrinkles in the rock layers, resulting in structures like anticlines, synclines, and monoclines. Folding can be caused by compression forces in the Earth's crust, leading to the formation of mountain ranges and other topographic features.


What is the buckling of rock layers known as?

The buckling of rock layers is known as folding. Folding occurs when rock layers are subjected to compressional forces, causing them to bend and deform. This process can result in the formation of structures like anticlines and synclines.


What is layers of rock called?

sedimentary


Which rock has several layers?

Sedimentary