Concept information
Preferred term
RIFT VALLEY
Definition
- A linear-shaped lowland between highlands or mountain ranges created by the action of a geologic rift or fault. This action is manifest as crustal extension, a spreading apart of the surface which is subsequently further deepened by the forces of erosion. (en)
Broader concept
- TECTONIC LANDFORMS (en)
Change note
- 2013-08-05 13:58:31.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (RIFT VALLEY [ca874a66-f3a8-4099-978c-4684944dc348,105407] - TECTONIC LANDFORMS [9673dc0b-89c0-4f0c-b378-f1c8cb267c8f,105291]);
- 2013-08-16 10:23:53.0 [tbs1979] insert Definition (id: null text: A linear-shaped lowland between highlands or mountain ranges created by the action of a geologic rift or fault. This action is manifest as crustal extension, a spreading apart of the surface which is subsequently further deepened by the forces of erosion. language code: en);
URI
https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/ca874a66-f3a8-4099-978c-4684944dc348
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