#Geology #AfricaSplitting #Science
Did you know the world map you memorized in school is already outdated? 🌍 A massive crack is currently tearing through East Africa, and scientists confirm it is the birth of Earth's brand new 6th Ocean! 🌊
In 2005, a 35-mile-long chasm suddenly opened up in the Ethiopian desert. Today, we are breaking down the mind-blowing science behind the East African Rift, why the tectonic plates are pulling apart, and what this means for the future of our planet. Will currently landlocked countries like Uganda and Rwanda eventually have their own beaches? Let's find out!
Don't forget to tell us in the comments: What do YOU think we should name this new ocean? 👇
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