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  • Discordant Igneous Intrusions: Definition & Examples
    Intrusive igneous bodies that cut across existing sedimentary beds are said to be discordant.

    Here's why:

    * Discordant means "not in harmony" or "not in agreement." In geology, it refers to intrusions that cut across the existing rock layers (strata).

    * Concordant intrusions, on the other hand, are parallel to the existing rock layers.

    Some common examples of discordant igneous intrusions include:

    * Dikes: Tabular, sheet-like intrusions that cut across existing rock layers.

    * Sills: Tabular intrusions that are parallel to the bedding planes of the existing rock layers, but they are still considered discordant if they intrude between layers.

    * Stocks and Batholiths: Large, irregular-shaped intrusions that can cut across existing rock layers.

    Let me know if you have any other geological questions!

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