Station P028 (IMAGE) University of New Mexico Caption Located in the desert of northern New Mexico, the data from GPS site P028 contributes to geologic studies of the Rio Grande Rift. A continental rift is a place where the Earth's crust is being pulled apart very slowly. Credit UNAVCO 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.