"Afar Triangle" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper-noun}} Afar Triangle
  1. (geology) A depression caused by the Afar Triple Junction, which is part of the Great Rift Valley in East Africa. Categories (topical): Geology Synonyms: Afar Depression
    Sense id: en-Afar_Triangle-en-name-QrrYQPZ2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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