superstratum

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After a time the superstratum of rock, which is full of cracks and seams, is undermined and precipitated into the chasm below.

From The Falls of Niagara and Other Famous Cataracts by Holley, George W.

In what he has to say about the Indians, a subject that lies as a superstratum under his work, he is anxious to hear all that can be said.

From Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers by Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe

Several pools, supplied by springs coming from under the superstratum of sandstone, were passed during the day.

From Journals of Australian Explorations by Gregory, Augustus Charles

Anne said little to all these things, and preserved a superstratum of calmness on her countenance; but some inner voice seemed to whisper to her that Bob was no more. 

From The Trumpet-Major by Hardy, Thomas

The superstratum was very light, and brownish black, the remainder yellowish brown, the yellow tints as well as the stiffness increasing downwards. 

From Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries by Griffith, William