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An outcrop or rocky outcrop is a visible exposure of bedrock or ancient superficial deposits on the surface of the Earth. Outcrops do not cover the majority of the Earth's land surface because in most places the bedrock or superficial deposits are covered by soil and vegetation and cannot be seen or examined … See more
Outcrops allow direct observation and sampling of the bedrock in situ for geologic analysis and creating geologic maps. In situ measurements … See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Outcrop Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEBLearn the noun and verb meanings of outcrop, a word related to geology and rock formations. See examples, synonyms, etymology, and word history of outcrop.
Outcrop | Encyclopedia.com
WEBJun 27, 2018 · An outcrop is the exposed part of a rock layer or formation that crops out at the Earth's surface. Learn about the types, features and uses of outcrops in geology, …
Outcrop - Pinal Geology and Mineral Museum
WEBLearn what an outcrop is and how geologists use it to study the Earth's crust. Find out the types, formation, importance, and examples of outcrops in various geological settings.
Outcrop - Rocks, Outcrops, Rock, and Exposed - JRank Articles
WEBWhen weathering and erosion expose part of a rock layer or formation, an outcrop appears. An outcrop is the exposed rock, so named because the exposed rock "crops …
Palimpsest outcrops – Historical Geology
WEBLearn how some rocks show evidence of more than one story of formation, like a palimpsest manuscript. See examples of stromatolites, cleavage, and glacial striations in different …
OUTCROP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
WEBoutcrop. noun [ C ] us / ˈaʊt.krɑːp / uk / ˈaʊt.krɒp / (US also outcropping, us / -ɪŋ / uk ) Add to word list Add to word list. a large rock or group of rocks that sticks out of the ground. …
Outcrops versus Exposures, an Essay - ThoughtCo
WEBOct 3, 2019 · Learn the difference between outcrops and exposures, two terms geologists use to describe bedrock that's available for the hammer. Outcrops imply growth and …
OUTCROP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
WEBOutcrop is a noun that means a part of a rock formation or mineral vein that appears at the surface of the earth. It can also be a verb that means to crop out, as strata. Learn more …
Outcrop | geology | Britannica
WEBAn outcrop is a part of a rock formation that is exposed at the surface of the Earth. Learn how geologists use outcrops to study the structure, composition, and history of the …
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