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Carlin Canyon Unconformity, Elko County

Nevada Geological Attractions and Destinations

East of Carlin is a famous angular unconformity: Mississippian rocks (left) were tilted, eroded, topped with Pennsylvanian rocks (right) and tilted again (and eroded). Here's how to find it and what you'll see.
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