adjective. not conformable or conforming. (of rock strata) consisting of a series of younger strata that do not succeed the underlying older rocks in age or in parallel position, as a result of a long period of erosion or nondeposition.

What is the difference between conformable and unconformable strata?

Conformable: unbroken deposition, no break or hiatus (break or interruption in the continuity of the geological record). The surface strata resulting is called a conformity. ... Unconformable: period of erosion/non-deposition. The surface stratum resulting is called an unconformity.

What is unconformity strata?

An unconformity is a surface of non-deposition that separates younger strata from older rocks and indicates an interruption in the geological record.