MODIS image (2002) of the western branch of East Africa Rift (EARS). The lakes are contained within fault basins (black lines are approximate fault traces). Nyiragongo volcano is indicated by the red triangle. Lake Victoria lies between the western and eastern branches of EARS. LA = Lake Albert; LE = Lake Edward; LK = Lake Kivu, LT = Lake Tanganyika. The east-west view is about 1200 km.
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Stretching the lithosphere; Rift basins

Rift basins, ocean basins, and passive margins form a dynamic continuum within the framework of plate tectonics. This post looks […]