The Open Dictionary

rift valley

名詞

UK/ˈrɪft ˌvæl.i/
US/ˈrɪft ˌvæl.i/

定義 rift valley 名詞

  1. Countable

    A valley with steep sides, created by the movement of the Earth’s tectonic plates.

    • The Great Rift Valley in East Africa is a key area for geological research.

    • The formation of rift valleys is often associated with earthquakes and volcanic activity.

    • Scientists are studying the formation process of the rift valley and its impact on the local ecology.