rift Synonym

Synonyme rift

crack - fissure - split - breach - cleft - chasm, - fault - fracture - opening - crevice - schism - division - rupture - break - separation - tear


A rift is a linear zone where the Earth's crust and lithosphere are being pulled apart. The process can produce significant geological phenomena like volcanic regions, earthquakes, and the formation of mid-ocean ridges. Rifts can also lead to the creation of new ocean basins and are key features in the study of plate tectonics.

Category: Geology Tags: Fracture Break Split


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