Gulf of Corinth Rift (IMAGE) National Oceanography Centre, UK Caption This is the view to the west along the Gulf of Corinth active rift showing the bathymetry of the seafloor within the active offshore rift and a cross section beneath the seafloor interpreted from a seismic reflection profile. Red dashed lines on the seafloor and on the coast to the south are the major normal faults which control the region's morphology and the opening of the rift. Colored layers within the cross section represent layers of sediment deposited and deformed as the rift subsides. Credit NOCS Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.