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East African Rift

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A major tectonic plate boundary in East Africa characterized by divergent plate movement, associated with geological activity and valley formation.

AP course connection

Topic 4.1: 4.1 Tectonic Plates

Unit 4

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