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.
Photo courtesy Ron Schott, all rights reserved
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