An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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rift valley
  گسل‌دره  
gosal-darré
Fr.: fossé d'effondrement, ~ tectonique  

A long, narrow valley formed by the lowering of land between two → faults. Also called → graben.

See also:rift; → valley.