It stretches over 3,000km from the gulf of aden in the north towards zimbabwe in the south. The crack continues to grow in size as heavy rainfall in kenyas narok county. Large crack in east african rift valley is evidence of african continent splitting in two. Giant crack in ethiopian desert will eventually create new. Can you guess what caused this giant crack in the earths surface. Africa is being ripped apart by a gigantic new ocean. Pages other brand website science website livescience videos giant crack in africa will create a new ocean.
Giant crack in africa will create a new ocean november 2, 2009 live science staff a 35mile rift in the desert of ethiopia will likely become a new ocean eventually, researchers now confirm. Some geologists believed then that it would spawn a new ocean. Nov 03, 2009 giant crack in africa will create a new ocean by livescience staff a 35mile rift in the desert of ethiopia will likely become a new ocean eventually, researchers now confirm. Nov 05, 2009 crack in africa will became ocean in future. Huge crack in the ground in africa could split the continent. This photo shows a large crack that recently appeared in the east african rift valley.
Some geologists believed then that it would spawn a new. May 25, 2011 the crack, 20 feet wide in spots, opened in 2005 and some geologists believed then that it would spawn a new ocean. Its astounding to learn that earth is in the process of creating itself a new ocean, but its how thats actually happening that deserves all the attention. Giant crack in africa may create new ocean majic 107. The crack, which is up to 50 feet deep and 65 feet wide significantly damaged a major road and destroyed homes. Giant crack in africa will create a new ocean ontd. A giant crack is slowly creating a new ocean in africa right now. Image caption a 60km crack opened in ethiopia in 2005 and has been expanding ever since. Giant crack that formed in africa that will become an ocean. Apr 02, 2018 a massive crack suddenly appeared in kenya, prompting new discussion on the breakup of africa into two land masses. This type of rift happened 140 million years ago when south america broke off from africa in the south atlantic ocean. There is a new ocean on the way as two of africas tectonic plates move. Edge of wonder giant crack in africa will split the. A giant crack is slowly creating a new ocean in africa.
Apr 04, 2018 geologists now have evidence africa is physically splitting into two continents. This new crack is about 15 meters 50 feet deep and almost 20 meters 65 feet wide at some points. Nov 03, 2009 a new study from the journal geophysical research letters reports that a 20foot wide crack in the center of the ethiopian desert will eventually become a new ocean in a recently released study. Get new episodes of shows you love across devices the next day. Nov 04, 2009 a crack in the earths crust which could be the forerunner to a new ocean ripped open in just days in 2005, a new study suggests. Afar rift of ethiopia, the massive crack in africa that will. In a statement today, researchers explained why they believe the crack will create a. Mar 29, 2018 africa is splitting in two here is why. Why this giant crack opened up in kenyas rift valley. Nov 05, 2009 the crack, 20 feet wide in spots, opened in 2005 and some geologists believed then that it would spawn a new ocean. The 40mile 64kilometer crack, which is sometimes more than 20 feet 6 meters. Ethiopia is not the only country in eastern africa with huge cracks beginning to form.
A crack in the earths crust which could be the forerunner to a new ocean ripped open in just days in 2005, a new study suggests. A rift valley refers to a lowland region where tectonic plates rift, or move apart. Apr 04, 2018 a massive crack that is up to 50feet suddenly opened up in the ground in africa. After all, the ability to witness a process that is typically inaccessible has the makings of a onceinacareer opportunity. Given such rate, we can expect a new ocean in the african continent after a few million years. Volcanic boundaries in ethiopia may break apart in large sections university of rochester an opening in desert ground in ethiopia is one manifestation of a rift that may eventually give rise to a new ocean, scientists say. Scientists now have evidence africa is physically splitting. Giant crack in africa will create a new ocean live science. Africa is splitting in two here is why the conversation. African desert rift confirmed as new ocean in the making. A crack in the desert in east africa is expected to become the worlds next ocean. Apr 01, 2018 a large crack, stretching several kilometres, made a sudden appearance recently in southwestern kenya. Geologists now have evidence africa is physically splitting into two continents.
Nov 03, 2009 the crack, which began to surface in 2005, is 20 feet wide in some spots and appeared over days. Crack in africa will became ocean in future youtube. Nov 03, 2009 addis ababa a 35mile rift in the desert of ethiopia will eventually become a new ocean. Giant crack in africa will likely create a new ocean, say. Large crack in east african rift is evidence of continent. But that view was controversial, and the rift had not been well studied. Drone footage shows mileslong crack in africa that could. At the time, some geologists believed the rift was the beginning of a new ocean as two parts of the african.
A 35mile rift in the desert of ethiopia will eventually become a new ocean or sea, researchers now confirm. The crack, which began to surface in 2005, is 20 feet wide in some spots and appeared over days. The aerial clip shows vehicles moving past the giant canyon which could allow ocean water to flood in if it. The study comes out today in the journal of geophysical research letters. A giant crack appeared in the ground in kenya, seemingly overnight. Giant crack in africa will create a new ocean november 3, 2009 new scientist giant crack in africa formed in just days november 4, 2009 npr new ocean may be forming in the desert november 8, 2009 upi scientists. Drone footage shows mileslong crack in africa that could rip. The study found that a 35 mile crack as wide as 20 feet in sections has been enlarging itself since 2005 and could be indications of an ocean forming, much as the concern in the red sea. Cbs news debora patta joins cbsn from south africa with more. A giant 35 mile crack in ethiopia may create a new ocean through africa says a new study. Geologists show that seafloor dynamics are at work in splitting african continent. Giant crack in africa will become new ocean tuesday, november 03, 2009 tim wright, university of leeds a 35mile rift in the desert of ethiopia will eventually become a new ocean or sea, researchers now confirm. No, its a slow process that will take millions of years, but it.
The huge crack in kenya threatens to tear africa in two credit. The east african rift valley is one of the most famous geologic regions on earth. Africa is witnessing the birth of a new ocean, according to scientists at the royal society. In early 2018 a new crevice exposed itself in kenya, only about 97 kilometers 60 miles west of its capital city of nairobi. Livescience giant crack in africa will create a new ocean. Huge crack just opened up in kenya, proof that africa is.
Nov 03, 2009 the crack, 20 feet wide in spots, opened in 2005 and some geologists believed then that it would spawn a new ocean. We are talking about the fact that the wheels are in motion for the creation of a brand new ocean one forming right in the middle of africa. An enormous crack just opened up in africa, evidence africa is. Giant 35 mile long crack in africa the start of a new ocean. Large crack in east african rift valley is evidence. Jun 25, 2010 image caption a 60km crack opened in ethiopia in 2005 and has been expanding ever since. An enormous crack just opened up in africa, evidence. A new ocean in africa takes shape mnn mother nature. A massive crack that is up to 50feet suddenly opened up in the ground in africa. When this happens, the afar rift will turn into a new ocean that will split the african continent and release the horn of africa from its land mass source.
Apr 05, 2018 the huge crack in kenya threatens to tear africa in two credit. Nov 03, 2009 in 2005, a gigantic, 35milelong rift broke open the desert ground in ethiopia. Apr 03, 2018 this photo shows a large crack that recently appeared in the east african rift valley. Unfortunately for the droughtstarved ethiopians, it wont become an ocean tomorrow. Even though the new ocean splitting the african continent is only growing about as fast as a fingernail, scientists are monitoring the changes with bated breath. A new study from the journal geophysical research letters reports that a 20foot wide crack in the center of the ethiopian desert will eventually. Apr 04, 2018 this large crack proved that earthquakelike activity was happening along the eastern branch of the rift. The largest tear in the earths crust seen in decades, if not centuries, could carve out a new ocean in africa, according to satellite data. A crack in the desert is expected to become the worlds next ocean. The crack stretches along kenyas great rift valley and many scientists believe it could end up breaking africa.
Image caption a 60km crack opened in ethiopia in 2005 and has been expanding ever since africa is witnessing the birth of a new ocean, according to scientists at the royal society. Giant crack in africa will create a new ocean by livescience staff a 35mile rift in the desert of ethiopia will likely become a new ocean eventually, researchers now confirm. A 35mile rift in the desert of ethiopia will likely become a new ocean eventually, researchers now confirm. Apr 05, 2018 kenyas big crack the crack appeared in the east african rift that stretches across the region. A huge crack in kenya that is growing could mean the continent will break up. Scientists have discovered a crack in the earths crust that threatens to pull north america and europe closer together and cause the atlantic ocean to vanish in about 220 million years. Will there be a new ocean and two divided african continents.
Addis ababa a 35mile rift in the desert of ethiopia will eventually become a new ocean. It is up to 20 feet wide in certain spots, and tore open in just a matter of days. In 2005, a gigantic, 35milelong rift broke open the desert ground in ethiopia. From a crack in the desert to the worlds sixth ocean. Giant crack in africa may create a new ocean hiiraan. Geologists say a crack that opened up last year may eventually reach the red sea, isolating much of ethiopia and eritrea from the rest of africa. The crack, 20 feet wide in spots, opened in 2005 and some geologists believed then that it would spawn.
Nov 03, 2009 giant crack in africa will become new ocean live science via fox news 19 posted on 11032009 12. Giant crack in africa will become new ocean the american. Giant crack in africa may create a new ocean technology. This large crack proved that earthquakelike activity was happening along the eastern branch of the rift. Even though the new ocean splitting the african continent is only growing about as fast as a fingernail, scientists are. When rifts break up, as is the case here, it can lead to the formation of a new ocean basin. Giant crack in ethiopian desert will eventually create new ocean. A massive crack suddenly appeared in kenya, prompting new. This massive crack will split africa and create a new ocean. Apr 19, 2017 its astounding to learn that earth is in the process of creating itself a new ocean, but its how thats actually happening that deserves all the attention.
The afar rift, a depression located in northern ethiopia, is slowly widening at an astounding rate of almost an inch every year. A new ocean in africa takes shape mnn mother nature network. East africa rift is undergoing a process that will see the horn of africa split. African desert rift confirmed as new ocean in the making university of rochester, november 2, 2009 giant crack in africa will create a new ocean livescience, november 2, 2009 share. Colossal fissure in africa will pave the path for a new ocean. Home opinions science crack opening land of africa.
The opening, located in the afar region of ethiopia. Geologists are trying to figure out the cause of a 50foot deep crack that opened up in the ground in kenya. The large crack that recently exposed itself in kenya is from the east african rift. A massive crack suddenly appeared in kenya, prompting new discussion on the breakup of africa into two land masses. Huge crack in the ground in africa could split the. New ocean forming in african desert wikinews, the free. Giant crack in africa formed in just days new scientist.
Giant crack in africa will become new ocean live science via fox news 19 posted on 11032009 12. Afar rift of ethiopia, the massive crack in africa that. A new study involving a global team of scientists was done on the crack, which opened in 2005. Nov 02, 2009 giant crack in africa will create a new ocean november 3, 2009 new scientist giant crack in africa formed in just days november 4, 2009 npr new ocean may be forming in the desert november 8, 2009 upi scientists. Jun 25, 2010 image caption a 60km crack opened in ethiopia in 2005 and has been expanding ever since africa is witnessing the birth of a new ocean, according to scientists at the royal society. Giant crack in africa may create a new ocean study.
Earth like you never knew it before the horn of africa jutting out into the arabian as seen from space. Even though the new ocean splitting the african continent is only growing. Giant 35 mile long crack in africa the start of a new. Kenyas big crack the crack appeared in the east african rift that stretches across the region. The crack, 20 feet wide in spots, opened in 2005 and some geologists believed then that it would spawn a new ocean. Plates can rupture, forming a rift and creating new plate boundaries. A 35mile long crack in the earths surface, somewhere in the remote afar desert of ethiopia, will eventually become a new ocean. Nov 03, 2009 a 35mile rift in the desert of ethiopia will likely become a new ocean eventually, researchers now confirm. In a statement today, researchers explained why they believe the crack will create a new ocean in africa. But dont grab your surfboard yet, the whole process will take. A large crack, stretching several kilometres, made a sudden appearance recently in southwestern kenya.
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