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With the aid of clearly labelled diagrams, describe the formation of the Rift Valley by compressional theory.

With the aid of clearly labelled diagrams, describe the formation of the Rift Valley by compressional theory.

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Maurice
(a) Rock layers are subjected to compressional forces.

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(b) Lines of weakness develop leading to formation of adjacent reverse faults.

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(c) Continued compressional forces lead to thrusting of the outer blocks up and almost
over the middle block that becomes the Rift Valley.

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 6, 2019 at 11:57

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