Discover the Epic Splitting of Africa_ A Geological Wonder in East Africa

Discovery of a New Continent and Ocean In the heart of East Africa in the Afar region Ethiopia lies a geological phenomenon that has captivated the attention of scientists and adventurers alike the splitting of Africa For millions of years the African continent has been slowly tearing apart and the Afar region is ground zero for this incredible event The Afar region is located at the junction of three tectonic plates the Nubian Plate the Arabian Plate and the Somalian Plate These plates are in constant motion pushing and pulling against each other As a result the Earth's crust in the region is extremely thin and magma from the mantle is able to rise to the surface creating a landscape of volcanoes hot springs and geysers It is in this volatile environment that the splitting of Africa is occurring The only sign of this slow but steady process is a 35-mile-long split which formed in 2005