In this web focus we present opinion pieces, along with research and overview articles that explore the dynamic processes that occur during plate rifting. Case studies include both rifting on land ...

Here is a nice summary of sedimentation on divergent margins: be sure to look at the diagrams on the right side of the page, and click the links for each stage to see what each stage of rifting looks ...

Outcrop examination revealed different stages of rifting and fluvial sedimentation deposited in successions at Rainy Cove (early stage rifting) and McCaul Island (early to middle stage rifting).