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East African Rift Valley

Rift Zone: The beginning of an ocean basin

Location of Rift that began spreading 20 million years ago

Current and Future View of the African Rift Valley

Erta Ale- most active volcano in rift

Erta Ale

Rift Valley Lakes

Earthquake Frequency

Events in East Africa are associated with rifting.

Fissures in Ethiopia

35-mile-long fracture up to 20 feet wide