The discussion of the "breakdown" of the African continent i
The discussion of the "breakdown" of the African continent is actually associated with geological process. It is a natural and slow process, called rifting. The main reason for this is the speed of tectonic plates. Let us understand it in simple language: What is African Rift Valley? • A huge rift is being formed in the eastern part of Africa called East African Rift System. • This crack is dividing the African tectonic plate into two parts: • Nubian plate - which is part of the main Africa. • Somali Plate - Which is moving towards the east. Why is this happening? • The outer layer of the Earth is divided into several pieces, which keep moving slowly. • A crack is being created due to stress inside the African plate. • Somalian plate is slowly separating from the Newbian plate-about 2.5 cm per year. What can be its results? • In the long run (in million years), the eastern part of Africa (such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania) may be different from the main Africa. • This can create a new ocean as previously formed the Arabian Sea and Red C. Is it dangerous right now? • Yes, but this process is very slow and will take thousands of years. • But, earthquakes, volcanoes and land collapse incidents are common in this region, which indicate it.
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