Rifting is the process by which the continental lithosphere stretches, at a divergent boundary plate. A Continental rift is the belt or zone of the continental lithosphere where the extensional deformation (rifting) is occurring. These zones are very active geologically (volcanoes, earthquakes), and if the rifting is successful, lead to the formation of new ocean basins.
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