"THE BIRTH OF A NEW OCEAN IN AFRICA"

Introduction A new ocean is formation in Africa due to the gradual splitting of the continent along the East Africa Rift. CAUSE OF THE RIFT FORMATION. 1. TECTONIC PLATE MOVEMENT: The Africa plate is splitting into two smaller plate The Nubian plate ( Western side) The Somali plate ( Eastern side) These plate are moving away from each other , creating large cracks in the earth crust. 2.ROLE OF THE EAST AFRICAN RIFT: This rift extends over 3,000 KM fron Ethiopia to Mozambique. It marked by the deep valley , volcanic activity, and earthquakes showing signs of the earth crust breaking apart. 3.GEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE OF THE RIFT EXPANSION: The 2005 Dabbahu earthquake in Ethiopia A 60 Km-long crack opened in just a few days . Active valconies plate like the Afar triangle in Ethiopia FUTURE OF IMPLICATIONS A new ocean basin: If the rifting continues, seawater from the Indian ocean will eventually flood the low-lying areas forming a new Ocean. Separation of East Africa: Countries like Ethiopia,Kenay , Tanzania and Mozambique could becone an isolated landmass , similar to Madagascar's today. Impact on Human Settlement: Infrastructure, Agriculture and Communities in affected regions may face challenges due to earthquake and shifting landscapes

Conclusion The formation of a new ocean in Africa is a slow but inevitable geogical process. While it may take million of years, the ongoing tectonics in East Africa Rift is a clear sign that the continent undergoing a major transformation.