Rifting
Pronunciation: /ˈɹɪftɪŋ/
Rifting (noun)
- A process where something splits or tears, making a long narrow opening.
- The breaking apart of Earth’s crust, creating a long valley where plates move away from each other.
- A growing separation between people or groups, often causing tension or conflict.
Examples
- The rifting starts as a thin crack in the surface.
- Rifting can spread quickly when the material weakens.