continental rift
C9193
concept
A continental rift is a linear zone where a continent is being pulled apart by tectonic forces, causing the crust to thin, fracture, and often form rift valleys and volcanic activity.
Observed surface forms (2)
- intraplate rift ×1
- tectonic rift system ×1
Instances (4)
- Gulf of California rift zone
- East African Rift
- West Antarctic Rift System via concept surface "tectonic rift system"
- Rio Grande Rift