rift segment
C24975
concept
A rift segment is a linear to curvilinear portion of an extensional plate boundary where the lithosphere is actively thinning and subsiding, typically bounded by faults and accommodating localized crustal extension.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| rift complex | 1 |
| rift segment canonical | 1 |
| rift system | 1 |
Instances (3)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Malawi Rift | — |
| European Cenozoic Rift System | rift system |
| Adelaide Rift Complex | rift complex |