Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unconformity

Noun

ˌən-ˌkən-ˈfȯr-mə-tē

Definition

A gap in the geological record that represents a period during which no sediment was deposited or previously deposited sediment was eroded away.

Examples

Researchers found an unconformity in the rock layers that suggested a long period of erosion.
The unconformity between the two rock formations indicated a complex geological history.
Understanding unconformities can provide insights into past environmental conditions.

Meaning

Unconformity refers to a situation in geology where there is a significant break in the geological record, indicating that something has interrupted the continuous deposition of sediments.