Question

When two continental plates diverge, there is a valley in between these two plates that forms as the continental crust widens. What geological event is a result of this interaction?

Answer 1

When two continental plates diverge, a valleylike rift develops. This rift is a dropped zone where the plates are pulling apart. As the crust widens and thins, valleys form in and around the area, as do volcanoes, which may become increasingly active.