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kodGreya [7K]
2 years ago
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Why do scientists think rifting occurs?

Geography
1 answer:
Arte-miy333 [17]2 years ago
8 0

A Continental rift is the belt or zone of the continental lithosphere where the extensional deformation (rifting) is occurring. These zones have important consequences and geological features, and if the rifting is successful, lead to the formation of new ocean basins.this is a full explanation for u to understand:)

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