| 词条 | Crater Highlands |
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The Crater Highlands (Ngorongoro Highlands) are a region along the East African Rift in the Arusha and Manyara Regions of northern Tanzania. GeologyThe highlands are located in a spreading zone at the intersection of branches of two tectonic plates, the African Plate and Somali Plate, resulting in distinctive and prominent landforms.[1] The highlands are named for the many craters and calderas present. As common in spreading zones, volcanoes can be found here. Magma, rising to fill the gaps, reaches the surface and builds cones. Calderas form if a volcano explodes or collapses, following the emptying of the magma chamber below, and further spreading can fracture the volcanoes as well.[1] GeographyThe following are considered to be within the Crater Highlands:
Visiting the Crater HighlandsThere are variety of scenic walks and hikes requiring various fitness levels, as well as trips to the famous Ngorongoro Crater, as well as visits to local villages. References1. ^1 {{cite web | url=https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=6316 | title=Crater Highlands | work=Earth Observatory | publisher=NASA | accessdate=29 September 2017}} See also
7 : Landforms of Tanzania|Great Rift Valley|Highlands|Geography of Arusha Region|Geography of Manyara Region|Geology of Tanzania|Volcanoes of Tanzania |
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