What is a gap in rock layers called?

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asked Jan 6 in Science by VickyMilner (590 points)

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answered Jan 6 by Winston54817 (550 points)

an unconformity

An unconformity is a gap in rock layers. They occur where older rock layers eroded away completely before new rock layers were deposited.

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