What is another word for rift valley?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪft vˈalɪ] (IPA) 
Rift valley is a geological formation that occurs when the Earth's crust separates and creates a long depression. This natural wonder is commonly found in areas where tectonic plates are colliding or diverging. The term "rift valley" can be substituted by several synonyms such as graben, fault valley, and elongated depression. Graben is a German word that describes a geological depression that can be formed by the extension of continental crust. Fault valley is another term to describe a long depression formed due to the displacement of rock layers on both sides of a fault. Elongated depression is a general term used to describe a long and narrow depression that can have various origins.
