GRABEN - How do you really pronounce Graben? Find out here in 2023

A graben is a geological term referring to a type of tectonic feature characterized by a depressed block of the Earth's crust, bounded by faults on both sides.
It is commonly formed by the process of faulting, where the Earth's crust is pulled apart, causing the central block to sink relative to the surrounding areas.
Grabens are often elongated and linear in shape, and can range in size from small rift valleys to larger structural basins.

Pronunciation:
To pronounce 'graben', you can say it as 'GRAH-bin', 'GRAY-bin', or 'GRAH-ben'.

Test yourself by speaking the following examples:
1. The East African Rift Valley is a famous example of a graben
2. The Rhine Rift Valley in Europe is another well-known graben
3. The Basin and Range Province in North America contains numerous grabens
4. The formation of the Death Valley in California is associated with a graben
5. Fault activity along the Dead Sea Transform has created the Jordan Rift Valley

Last updated: October, 2023

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