rifting Synonyms

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of Rift

The geological process of rifting involves the separation of tectonic plates.
The Great Rift Valley in Africa is a prime example of active rifting.
Rifting can lead to the formation of new oceans as plates drift apart.
Rifting zones often experience earthquakes and volcanic activity.
The slow but continuous rifting of the African and South American plates is widening the Atlantic Ocean.
The Red Sea is a narrow body of water formed by rifting between the African and Arabian plates.
The Iceland plume is thought to be the driving force behind the rifting of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
Rifting can result in the uplift of mountains and the formation of rift valleys.
The geothermal energy harnessed in Iceland is largely a byproduct of rifting processes.
Scientists are studying the role of rifting in the evolution of Earth's oceans and continents.

of Rift

rending, perforating, cutting, pulling, riving, tearing, ripping,fracturing, rupturing, notching

repairing, welding, welding,healing, sealing, healing, filling, sewing, binding, binding

The geological process of rifting involves the separation of tectonic plates.

The Great Rift Valley in Africa is a prime example of active rifting.

Rifting can lead to the formation of new oceans as plates drift apart.

Rifting zones often experience earthquakes and volcanic activity.