Definition of rift valley Rift valley

rift val•ley

We found 4 definitions of rift valley from 3 different sources.

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What does rift valley mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

rift valley - a valley with steep sides; formed by a rift in the earth's crust
  vale, valley a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
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  • rift valley (Noun)
    A graben structure between two tectonic plate s which are opening relative to each other.
  • rift valley (Noun)
    A mid-oceanic ridge system with central valleys.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • rift valley
    A valley created by the formation of a rift.

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