unconformity
noun
un·con·for·mi·ty
ˌən-kən-ˈfȯr-mə-tē 
1
a
: lack of continuity in deposition between rock strata in contact corresponding to a period of nondeposition, weathering, or erosion
b
: the surface of contact between unconformable strata
2
archaic
: lack of conformity
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In 1788, the scientist John Playfair accompanied Hutton to one such unconformity, at Siccar Point, on the east coast of Scotland.
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Lane Sainty, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
The unconformity, or ‘time gap,’ demonstrates that years of history are missing.
—Liam Courtney-Davies, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Lane Sainty, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
The unconformity, or ‘time gap,’ demonstrates that years of history are missing.
—Liam Courtney-Davies, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Unconformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconformity. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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