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rift valley

/ˈrɪft ˈvæli/

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/ˈrɪft ˈvæli/C1formalscientific
  • ruКрупное вытянутое понижение или долина на поверхности Земли, образовавшееся в результате расхождения тектонических плит, часто связанное с вулканической активностью и глубокими озёрами.

A large elongated depression or valley on the Earth's surface, formed by the pulling apart of tectonic plates, often associated with volcanic activity and deep lakes.

  1. Geological formationB2formal

    A long, narrow valley formed by the sinking of land between two parallel faults, often associated with tectonic plate divergence.

    ruРифтовая долина

    • The East African Rift Valley is a famous example of this geological feature.
    • Rift valleys are often sites of volcanic activity and earthquakes.
    • Geologists study rift valleys to understand plate tectonics.