The Rio Grande rift

Rifts are areas of the lithosphere--the outer, rigid layer of the earth comprised of the crust and uppermost mantle--that are being stretched apart. The Rio Grande rift is discussed.

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Published in:American scientist 1989-05, Vol.77 (3), p.240-240
Main Authors: Baldridge, W Scott, Olsen, Kenneth H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Geology
North America
Rifts (Geology)
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Summary:Rifts are areas of the lithosphere--the outer, rigid layer of the earth comprised of the crust and uppermost mantle--that are being stretched apart. The Rio Grande rift is discussed.
ISSN:0003-0996
1545-2786