"Gregory Rift" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after British geologist John Walter Gregory (1864–1932), who explored the geology of the rift. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Gregory Rift}} Gregory Rift
  1. (geology) Tthe eastern branch of the East African Rift fracture system, caused by the separation of the Somali plate from the Nubian plate. Wikipedia link: Gregory Rift, John Walter Gregory Categories (topical): Geology Categories (place): Africa
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