discontinuity

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The dividing line between the crust and the mantle is called the Mohorovičić discontinuity, or "the Moho."

From Science Daily

Rather, science suggests that we’re now in an age of discontinuity, with heat one day and hail the next and with more dramatic extremes.

From Salon

Mr Wetmore says the industry has managed encryption transitions in the past, but “It's the sharper discontinuity that makes this threat more serious.”

From BBC

Relocating downtown L.A.’s official weather observation site could cause a discontinuity in the local climate record, some experts say.

From Los Angeles Times

“I mean, the lion bit on McCarthy, so I don’t think it’s wise to have too many of those discontinuities.”

From Washington Times