Africa's Rift: The Birth of Earth's Sixth Ocean
A new ocean is forming in East Africa due to tectonic movements splitting the African continent, specifically the separation of the Somali Plate from the Nubian Plate in the Great Rift Valley. This process, expected to take five to ten million years, will create a sixth ocean as the Indian Ocean floods the area. The region is geologically active, with volcanic and seismic activity indicating ongoing tectonic shifts. This event highlights Earth's dynamic nature and the potential for significant geographical changes over millions of years.
