Colossal fissure in africa will pave the path for a new ocean. Rumble it seems like the worlds second biggest continent is starting to create conditions for the worlds sixth ocean. Nov 03, 2009 the crack, which began to surface in 2005, is 20 feet wide in some spots and appeared over days. Theres a new giant crack in the desert of ethiopia, and some scientists think that it will eventually create a new ocean. Africa is splitting in two here is why the conversation. Nov 03, 2009 giant crack in africa may create a new ocean study. 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. The crack continues to grow in size as heavy rainfall in kenyas narok county. New ocean forming in african desert wikinews, the free news.
The scientists used seismic data to recreate the event, when the volcano dabbahu at the northern end of the rift erupted. The aerial clip shows vehicles moving past the giant canyon which could allow ocean water to flood in if it. Edge of wonder giant crack in africa will split the. Huge crack just opened up in kenya, proof that africa is. Giant crack in africa will create a new ocean live science.
Giant crack in africa may create a new ocean hiiraan. A new study involving a global team of scientists was done on the crack, which opened in 2005. Scientific debate centers on giant crack in africas rift. Not to forget all of new york city in which the wave could be worse there considering new york city is east of new jersey putting closer to the atlantic ocean. A giant crack in kenya opens up, but whats causing it. Fears africa could split in two after enormous crack. Hugh pickens writes researchers at the university of rochester believe that a 35mile rift in the desert of ethiopia will likely become a new ocean in a million years or so, connecting the red sea with the gulf of aden. Theories began to spread quickly that the massive crack, which is 20ft wide at some points, was the beginning of the formation of a new ocean. At the time, some geologists believed the rift was the beginning of a new ocean as two parts of the african continent pulled apart, but the claim was controversial.
Scientists believe this disaster is already way overdue. Giant crack in africa will become new ocean popular. But that view was controversial, and the rift had not been well studied. Nov 03, 2009 giant crack in africa will create a new ocean livescience staff mon nov 2, 5.
Giant crack in africa may create new ocean majic 107. Latest science newsletter get the latest and most popular science news articles of the week in your inbox. Mar 31, 2018 a piece of east africa is expected to break off the main continent in tens of millions of years. More interesting facts about africa creating its own ocean. Giant crack in africa will likely create a new ocean, say scientists livescience staff livescience a 35mile rift in the desert of ethiopia will likely become a new ocean eventually, researchers now confirm. In kenya, a giant crack in the southwestern portion of the country is a sign that part of africa is breaking off from the continent, but it may take a little bit of time. The crack, 20 feet wide in spots, opened in 2005 and some geologists believed then that it would spawn a new ocean. James wood and alex guth, michigan technological university. Rumble it seems like the worlds second biggest continent is starting to create conditions for the worlds sixth ocean the two tectonic plates beneath the continent of africa are slowly but surely moving away from each other. Giant crack in africa will create a new ocean livescience staff mon nov 2, 5. This large crack proved that earthquakelike activity was happening along the eastern branch of the rift.
The region has yielded a trove of archaeological finds in the past and may border a new continent 50 million years in the future. The tectonic movement has created a crack in the desert that could house a new ocean in the future. 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. An enormous crack just opened up in africa, evidence africa is. Giant crack in africa will become new ocean biology. However, i will use this time to propose that the grand canyon will also house a future ocean.
Some geologists believed then that it would spawn a new ocean. Drone footage shows mileslong crack in africa that could. The south atlantic ocean is an example where this has happened. African desert rift confirmed as new ocean in the making e. Large crack in kenya evidence of continent splitting in two. 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. Earth splits in two as giant earth crack appears in the. Giant crack in africa formed in just days new scientist. The dabbahu fissure, ethiopia, which is part of the 35 mile. Edge of wonder videos giant crack in africa will split. Apr 02, 2018 a massive crack suddenly appeared in kenya, prompting new discussion on the breakup of africa into two land masses. When it does come, it will cause a mega tsunami that will hit with the power of an atomic bomb. Giant 35 mile long crack in africa the start of a new. With volcanism and seismic activity, rifts can eventually lead to the formation of a new ocean basin in a full continent breakup.
Giant crack in africa will create a new ocean ontd. Giant crack opening in africa could be earthchanging. Scientists warn of massive tidal wave from canary island. By the time the wave reaches the delaware river which is the complete opposite side of new jersey, it should finally be decrease to 20 feet tall, but that is still as big as the waves of. Why this giant crack opened up in kenyas rift valley. Giant crack in africa may create a new ocean study. November 3, 2009 a 35mile rift in the desert of ethiopia will likely become a new ocean eventually, researchers now confirm. This massive crack will split africa and create a new ocean. Africa is witnessing the birth of a new ocean which will eventually split.
As rifting continues, earth will exhibit a large island in the indian ocean. 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. This figure shows the plate boundaries in east africa as well as the approximate location of the newlyexposed crack. Africa is splitting in two, and heres the proof live science. African desert rift confirmed as new ocean in the making. The rift in afar, ethiopia, that researchers say will eventually become a new ocean. Volcanic boundaries in ethiopia may break apart in large sections. Geologists are trying to figure out the cause of a 50foot deep crack that opened up in. Just as stepping on a waterfilled balloon can cause its sides to bulge and burst, so too could the weight of rock over the soggy sediments cause the water to blow out the side of the continental slope, potentially causing an underwater landslide and subsequent giant waves, the authors say. The giant, gaping crack in southwestern kenya is situated along the eastern branch of the rift valley, running along ethiopia, kenya and tanzania. The opening, located in the afar region of ethiopia, presents a unique opportunity for geologists to study how midocean. Nov 03, 2009 theres a new giant crack in the desert of ethiopia, and some scientists think that it will eventually create a new ocean. The crack, 20 feet wide in spots, opened in 2005 and some geologists.
Giant crack in africa will become new ocean posted 11032009 3. A massive crack suddenly appeared in kenya, prompting new discussion on the breakup of africa into two land masses. An enormous crack just opened up in africa, evidence africa. The africa eurasiaaustralasia amalgam eventually collides with the americas that swing clockwise around a ne siberian pivot williams, 2007. Since then, the somali plate has been separating from the rest of africa with an average rate of 25. Cbs news debora patta joins cbsn from south africa with more. Giant crack in africa formed in just days never say always. 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. Giant crack in africa will become new ocean biology astronomy chemistry physics. Africa is witnessing the birth of a new ocean, according to scientists at the royal society.
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. Most of the waves energy, equivalent to the combined output of americas power stations for six months. This plume is causing africa to split in two along the eastern edge of the continent. A huge rift forming in the ethiopian afar desert is expected to become the worlds newest ocean. Nov 04, 2009 a crack in the earths crust ripped open in just days in 2005, a new study suggests it could be the forerunner to a new ocean. Edge of wonder videos giant crack in africa will split the continent. Mar 06, 2018 giant cracks are opening all around the world. In 2005, a giant 35milelong crack opened up in the afar desert of ethiopia in just a matter of days. Dabbahu volcano also boina, boyna or moina is an active volcano located in the remote afar region of ethiopia. A giant crack in the earth tore through kenya and scientists say its proof africa will break apart geologists believe the formation of the crack is just the latest sign that africa will.
Volcanic boundaries in ethiopia may break apart in large sections below. The huge crack in kenya threatens to tear africa in two credit. She said tectonic plates in the earths crust and upper mantle can create a rift when they. A giant crack appeared in the ground in kenya, seemingly overnight. Get new episodes of shows you love across devices the next day, stream. An eruption on september 26, 2005 created a large fissure in the ground, known as the dabbahu fissure. Giant crack in africa will likely create a new ocean, say. Initially, the appearance of the crack was linked to tectonic activity along the east african rift. The two tectonic plates beneath the continent of africa are slowly but surely moving away from each other. The opening, located in the afar region of ethiopia, presents a unique opportunity for geologists to study how midocean ridges form. Giant crack in africa will create a new ocean yahoonews. 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 warn that giant crack opening in africa could be earthchanging alarming reports are coming out of africa that a 50footdeep crack that has developed in the earth across many miles actually could end up eventually splitting the continent into two parts.
The crack, which began to surface in 2005, is 20 feet wide in some spots and appeared over days. This superplume created the east african rift system ears, the system. Giant crack in africa could be future ocean geekologie. May 25, 2011 giant crack in africa will likely create a new ocean, say scientists livescience staff livescience a 35mile rift in the desert of ethiopia will likely become a new ocean eventually, researchers now confirm. Scientists estimate that if the continental breakup process continues, in 10 million years, a new ocean basin will form where the rift valley is now. There is a new ocean on the way as two of africa s tectonic. 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. Big crack is evidence that east africa could be splitting in two. The crack continues to grow in size as heavy rainfall in kenyas. The horn of africa jutting out into the arabian as seen from space. Killing off the canary islands landslide megatsunami scare. It is up to 20 feet wide in certain spots, and tore open in just a matter of days. And if you need any proof, look no further than kenyas rift valley, where a giant, gaping tear. While terrifying landlide and fissures are perforating the gound in peru, another large and unexplained geological event split the earth in two over at least 200 meters in desertic saudi arabia.
Giant crack in ethiopian desert will eventually create new ocean. A massive crack suddenly appeared in kenya, prompting new. Interesting article about a large crack in africa that opened in. Africa is being ripped apart by a gigantic new ocean forming right now. In a statement today, researchers explained why they believe the crack will create a new ocean in africa. Giant crack in africa will become new ocean live science via fox news 19 posted on 11032009 12. Ten lethal big waves have struck japan, hawaii, alaska, chile, nicaragua and new guinea over the past 100 years. Giant crack that formed in africa that will become an ocean. Unless it doesnt happen, in which case it was your idea.
Projecting this rate suggests that within about 1 million years, there will be infilling of a new ocean between somalia and africa. In the amasian model, east africa and madagascar rift from the nubian plate and then subsequently travel across the indian ocean and collide with australasia amalgam. Giant crack in ethiopian desert will eventually create new. Apr 04, 2018 this large crack proved that earthquakelike activity was happening along the eastern branch of the rift. Washington a giant crack in the earth opened up almost overnight, 50 feet deep and at its widest 65 feet across, slicing through a. Apr 03, 2018 a giant crack in kenya opens up, but whats causing it. This type of rift happened 140 million years ago when south america broke off from africa in the south atlantic ocean. A 35mile rift in the desert of ethiopia will eventually become a new ocean or sea, researchers now confirm. East africa rift is undergoing a process that will see the horn of.
A crack in the desert is expected to become the worlds next ocean. Giant crack in africa may create a new ocean technology. This stratovolcano is part of the afar triangle afar depression, a highly active volcanic region which includes erta ale. A 35mile rift in the desert of ethiopia will likely become a new ocean eventually, researchers now confirm. Its likely that a 35mile rift in the desert of ethiopia will give way to a new ocean, say researchers. Giant crack in africa will likely create a new ocean, say scientists livescience staff livescience a 35mile rift in the desert of ethiopia will likely become a new ocean. The new ocean would connect to the red sea and the gulf of aden, an arm of.
Jun 25, 2010 image caption a 60km crack opened in ethiopia in 2005 and has been expanding ever since. Scientific debate centers on giant crack in africa s rift valley a deep, wide gash has slashed across the great rift valley floor in a geologically hot part of kenya. Mar 31, 2018 fears africa could split in two after enormous crack stretching for miles appears and it is growing. 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. Thats not an actual photo of the crack there, thats just a picture i ripped off the internet. When rifts break up, as is the case here, it can lead to the formation of a new ocean basin. Greg davies was the worstbest teacher ever world teachers day. Geologists working in the remote afar region of ethiopia say the ocean will eventually split the african continent in two, though it will take about 10 million years.
Apr 26, 2020 in 2005, a gigantic, 35milelong rift broke open the desert ground in ethiopia. Scientists warn of massive tidal wave from canary island volcano. Livescience giant crack in africa will create a new. Giant crack in africa will become new ocean ok, all of you econazis out there, this is a prime example of how our earth is constantly changing. 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 will become new ocean the american. Nov 07, 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. East africa rift is undergoing a process that will see the horn of africa split from the rest of the continent.
Giant crack in africa will create a new ocean jamiiforums. Why this giant crack opened up in kenya the region has yielded a trove of archaeological finds in the past and may border a new continent 50 million years in the future. Giant ethiopian crack will spawn new ocean neatorama. Jun 30, 2017 do you know that a new ocean is being created in africa thank you for watching remember subscribe to my channel to get you all new. An enormous crack just opened up in africa, evidence. Africa is being ripped apart by a gigantic new ocean. The pacific ocean is prone to earthquakeinduced tsunamis caused by the socalled ring of fire volcanoes that girdle it. New ocean forming in african desert wikinews, the free. Giant rift in africa will create a new ocean slashdot.