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  • 01-04-2022
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What causes “gaps in the rock record” and how is that described?

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  • 01-04-2022

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An unconformity is a widespread surface separating rocks above and below, which represents a gap in the rock record. Unconformities occur when either erosion wears away rocks, or rock deposits never form. Therefore, a time gap exists between when the rocks below the unconformity formed and when those above it formed.

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