The East African Rift System is a major geological formation that has shaped the region for millions of years. It consists of the moving Somali and Nubian tectonic plates and is marked by significant geological activity, including earthquakes and volcanoes. Recent research using advanced sensors has improved understanding of the rift's complexities, revealing how the eastern part of Africa is separating from the continent. This rift system is also home to the African Great Lakes, which are vital sources of fresh water and biodiversity.
In the human life scale, you won't be seeing many changes. You'll be feeling earthquakes, you'll be seeing volcanoes erupt, but you won't see the ocean intrude in our lifetimes.
The lakes formed because Eastern Africa is separating from the rest of the continent. That Somali plate is continuing to move even further east, creating a giant rift valley right here.
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