unconformitybounded
Unconformitybounded is a term used in geology to describe a rock unit or geological feature that is spatially limited by one or more unconformities. An unconformity represents a gap in the geological record, typically a surface of erosion or non-deposition, separating younger rock strata from older ones. Therefore, unconformitybounded units are those that have been truncated or capped by these surfaces, meaning their lateral extent is defined by where these unconformities meet the rock unit.
These boundaries are significant because they indicate periods of geological uplift, erosion, or a lack of