East African Rift

The East African Rift is a large geological feature where the Earth's crust is slowly pulling apart, creating a valley that runs through several countries in East Africa. This rifting process causes the land to sink and form deep trenches, volcanic activity, and earthquakes. It is part of a pair of rift systems that indicate the continent is gradually splitting into smaller land masses over millions of years. The rift is a dynamic area of Earth's crustal movement, offering insights into how our planet's surface continually evolves.