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A rift valley is a linear-shaped lowland between several highlands or mountain ranges created by the action of a geologic rift or fault

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Is royal gorge a geology rift?

No, the Royal Gorge in Colorado is not a geology rift. It is a deep canyon formed by the Arkansas River cutting through the uplifted granite of the region. The gorge is a result of erosion rather than tectonic forces creating a rift.


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K. L. McDonnell has written: 'The geology of the Esk Rift Valley between Harlin and Linville, with particular reference to the structure' -- subject(s): Geology


Why do lakes form on the floor of a rift valley?

Lakes form on the floor of a rift valley due to the geological process of extensional tectonics, where the Earth's crust is being pulled apart. This creates a depression that can fill with water from rainfall or rivers, forming a lake. Rift valleys are often characterized by a series of interconnected lakes due to the topography and geology of the region.


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Name two Rift valleys found in India?

India does not seem to have any 'classical' rift vallies however there are some ancient 'Graben' (another name for these) that may be present within the geology:- Godavari Graben a possible Pleistocene/Holocene graben along Pondicherry in the northeast and Cumbum Valley and the The Narmada river valley is documented as being a rift valley but the available documentation to support this is not conclusive.


How do you use rift valley in a sentence?

I live in a rift valley! Before today, I was unaware that I am a Rift Valley Dude.


What is the base word of rift?

The base word of "rift" is "rift." It is not derived from any other word.


What is the difference between a rift valley and the Great rift valley?

The Great Rift Valley is one particular rift valley located in Africa. There are other rift valleys located in other parts of the world.


What is the Japanese word for rift?

Rift in Japanese is 'Kiretsu'


How do you use rift in sentence?

There's a rift in the clouds.