Definition of unconformity in English:
unconformity
nounʌnkənˈfɔːmɪtiˌənkənˈfɔrmədi
Geology 1A surface of contact between two groups of unconformable strata.
erosion beneath the Hercynian unconformity has removed most of the Westphalian strata
Example sentencesExamples
- First, there are no late Cambrian rocks in many areas: they are represented by unconformities.
- Both overlie a pronounced angular unconformity and both are predominantly fluvial deposits.
- The middle Osagean age of the fauna indicates a previously unrecognized unconformity between the Nada and the overlying Meramecianage Renfro Member of the Slade Formation.
- That unconformity is overlain by sandstones of the Puentelles Formation, dated as late Kasimovian based on its fossil flora.
- Data on a systemic boundary unconformity on the west Newfoundland shelf are more problematic.
- 1.1mass noun The condition of being unconformable.
folded early Devonian rocks are overlain with marked unconformity by late Devonian sediments
Example sentencesExamples
- You still get men wearing hats now but it's almost a sign of unconformity for a young man to wear a hat apart from baseball hats.
Definition of unconformity in US English:
unconformity
nounˌənkənˈfɔrmədiˌənkənˈfôrmədē
Geology 1A surface of contact between two groups of unconformable strata.
erosion beneath the Hercynian unconformity has removed most of the Westphalian strata
Example sentencesExamples
- That unconformity is overlain by sandstones of the Puentelles Formation, dated as late Kasimovian based on its fossil flora.
- The middle Osagean age of the fauna indicates a previously unrecognized unconformity between the Nada and the overlying Meramecianage Renfro Member of the Slade Formation.
- First, there are no late Cambrian rocks in many areas: they are represented by unconformities.
- Both overlie a pronounced angular unconformity and both are predominantly fluvial deposits.
- Data on a systemic boundary unconformity on the west Newfoundland shelf are more problematic.
- 1.1 The condition of being unconformable.
folded early Devonian rocks are overlain with marked unconformity by late Devonian sediments
Example sentencesExamples
- You still get men wearing hats now but it's almost a sign of unconformity for a young man to wear a hat apart from baseball hats.