Rift
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rift-164-3622057
title:
Rift
text:
In geology, a rift is a linear zone where the lithosphere is being pulled apart and is an example of extensional tectonics. Typical rift features are a central linear downfaulted depression, called a graben, or more commonly a half-graben with normal faulting and rift-flank uplifts mainly on one side. Where rifts remain above sea level they form a rift valley, which may be filled by water forming a rift lake. The axis of the rift area may contain volcanic rocks, and active volcanism is a part of
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Geological linear zone where the lithosphere is being pulled apart
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rift
date created:
2004-03-17T21:21:41Z
date modified:
2024-08-28T20:22:27Z
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