rift valley


Definition: Meaning of, rift valley in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɪft ˈvali /

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rift valley rift valleys
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  1. a valley with very steep sides, formed by the cracking and moving of the Earth's surface
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rift valley used in phrases

  • Great Rift Valley
    1. the Great Rift Valley a very deep, wide valley which is 3000 miles long and runs across most of East Africa and into southwest Asia
  • Rift Valley fever (noun)
    1. an infection common in Africa caused by a bunyavirus; transmitted by mosquitoes or by handling infected animals
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