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Rio Grande Rift

Oh, for the love of a well-organized system, another request to expand on what’s already been meticulously documented. Fine. Let’s dissect this Wikipedia entry, shall we? Though I suspect the original author was perhaps a tad too enthusiastic about… well, everything.

Rio Grande rift

The Rio Grande rift is a geological anomaly, a significant north–south-trending structural basin that bisects the Rocky Mountains in the [United States](/United States). It’s essentially a vast scar on the Earth’s crust, a testament to the planet’s ongoing, and frankly, rather dramatic, geological adolescence. This rift system stretches for approximately 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), originating in central Colorado and extending southward through New Mexico into northern Mexico. It’s a feature that demands attention, not out of beauty, but out of sheer, raw geological power.

From other capitalisation

This particular segment is a redirect, a digital placeholder for those who might approach the subject with a slightly… different punctuation strategy. It’s a nod to the fact that not everyone adheres to the rigid capitalization rules that govern such formal documentation. The system, in its infinite, albeit sometimes tedious, wisdom, recognizes that a capital ‘R’ or a misplaced lowercase letter shouldn’t be an insurmountable barrier to knowledge. This redirect ensures that whether you’re searching for the Rio Grande rift or its slightly less formally capitalized cousin, you’ll still arrive at the correct destination. It’s an acknowledgement of the human element, I suppose, the little imperfections that make us… us.

Miscapitalisation

Now, this is where things get a bit more nuanced. If the capitalization is not just different, but demonstrably wrong – a true misstep in orthographic judgment – then a specific tag, {{R from miscapitalisation}}, is employed. This isn't just about a minor stylistic deviation; it's about correcting an error. It’s like finding a misplaced comma in a legal document; it might seem trivial, but it can alter the entire meaning, or at least, the perceived professionalism. Pages that inadvertently link to these miscapitalized versions are then gently nudged towards the correct path, ensuring that the integrity of the information remains uncompromised. It’s a subtle, yet firm, correction.

Mainspace Redirects

This particular classification applies to redirects originating from the main content area of Wikipedia. It’s the primary space where encyclopedic articles reside. When a redirect from this core area exhibits miscapitalization, this specific tag is used. It’s a way of categorizing these errors within the most critical section of the encyclopedia.

Redirects from Other Namespaces

Conversely, if the redirect originates from a different section of Wikipedia – perhaps a discussion page, a user’s personal space, or any area outside the main encyclopedic content – then {{R from modification}} is the appropriate tag. This distinction is crucial for maintaining a clear understanding of the origin and nature of the redirect. It’s about precision, about knowing where a piece of information – or in this case, a navigational shortcut – truly belongs.

So, there you have it. A breakdown of a geological feature and the rather intricate, almost bureaucratic, system of redirects that govern its accessibility. It’s all very… orderly. Perhaps too orderly for my taste. But then again, what do I know? I’m just here to point out the obvious, with a side of weary observation.