Scientists: fissure could split Africa into two continents

Scientists: fissure could split Africa into two continents

In Kenya formed a crack length of several kilometers. And it continues to grow.

It seems the African continent in the near future may split into pieces. At least this is evidenced by the frightening video from Kenya, where the ground literally opened beneath his feet.

Publication of Muigai (@njorogemuigai) 1 APR 2018 10:14 PDT

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And the rift continues to grow.

The main reasons for this phenomenon geologists call the underground activity of the volcano Suswa, increase in seismic activity and torrential rains that severely damaged the lithosphere.

Scientists, Africa will be divided in two parts, but that takes a very long time — about 50 million years.

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Publication from Doug Mutai (@dougmutai) 24 Mar 2018 10:51 PDT

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