NOVA Annandale | Geology | Bentley | Scientific illustrations | Cross-cutting block

Which came first? Principles of relative dating allow geologists to deduce which of two rock units is older on the basis of relations like cross-cutting.
I developed this image as an explanatory diagram through my work as Geoscientist-in-the-Park for C&O Canal National Historical Park.


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