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rift valley

/ˈrɪft ˈvæli/

翻译: 由地壳板块张裂拉伸形成的大型狭长凹地或谷地,常伴有火山活动和深湖。

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/ˈrɪft ˈvæli/C1formalscientific
  • zh由地壳板块张裂拉伸形成的大型狭长凹地或谷地,常伴有火山活动和深湖。

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.

    zh裂谷

    • 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.