word
rift valley
RIFT VAL-ee
rɪft ˈvæliListen
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Syllable breakdown
riftvalley
Dictionary meaning
A linear lowland area between two faults or rifts where tectonic plates are pulling apart.
Examples
- The East African Rift Valley is one of the most dramatic tectonic features on Earth.
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