What's the difference between disconformity and unconformity?

Disconformity


Definition:

  • (n.) Want of conformity or correspondence; inconsistency; disagreement.

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Unconformity


Definition:

  • (n.) Want of conformity; incongruity; inconsistency.
  • (n.) Want of parallelism between strata in contact.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The level of L-41 is separated from quarry E by at least one major unconformity and 47 m of section.

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