Great Rift Valley
nounUK /ˌɡreɪt rɪft ˈvæli/
US /ˌɡreɪt rɪft ˈvæli/
A very long, deep valley in Africa where the land is slowly pulling apart.
The Great Rift Valley stretches for thousands of miles across eastern Africa.
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2. A large area where Earth's crust is splitting and moving apart.
Scientists study the Great Rift Valley to learn how continents break apart.
3. A region famous for its lakes, volcanoes, and early human fossils.
Many ancient human fossils have been found in the Great Rift Valley.
4. A long lowland bordered by steep cliffs on both sides.
The valley floor is dotted with lakes formed by the rift.