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From Rift to Ocean: Understanding the Geological Wonders of East Africa
From Rift to Ocean: Understanding the Geological Wonders of East Africa
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The East African Rift Valley, one of the most dramatic geological features on Earth, offers scientists a rare opportunity to witness the slow birth of a new... 02.05.2025, Sputnik Africa
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From Rift to Ocean: Understanding the Geological Wonders of East Africa
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The East African Rift Valley, one of the most dramatic geological features on Earth, offers scientists a rare opportunity to witness the slow birth of a new ocean. Stretching over 3,000 kilometers, this active rift system is a living laboratory for understanding how continents split apart.
Unlike many rift zones worldwide, East Africa provides a unique glimpse into every stage of continental breakup. Its vast size, varied geological features, and ongoing tectonic activity make it a globally significant site for studying the evolution of our planet’s surface.Dr. Giacomo Corti, Director at the National Research Council of Italy, has spent years studying the East African Rift, especially the Ethiopian segment. He emphasized its exceptional scientific value, noting that it allows researchers to observe rifting from early to advanced stages in a single geographic corridor.To listen to the whole exclusive conversation, tune in to the Global South Pole podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.In addition to the website, you can also catch our episodes on Telegram.► You can also listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Afripods, Podcast Addict, Overcast, and Mave Stream.► Check out all the episodes of Global South Pole.
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From Rift to Ocean: Understanding the Geological Wonders of East Africa
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The East African Rift Valley, one of the most dramatic geological features on Earth, offers scientists a rare opportunity to witness the slow birth of a new ocean. Stretching over 3,000 kilometers, this active rift system is a living laboratory for understanding how continents split apart.
Unlike many rift zones worldwide, East Africa provides a unique glimpse into every stage of continental breakup. Its vast size, varied geological features, and ongoing tectonic activity make it a globally significant site for studying the evolution of our planet’s surface.
Dr. Giacomo Corti, Director at the National Research Council of Italy, has spent years studying the East African Rift, especially the Ethiopian segment. He emphasized its exceptional scientific value, noting that it allows researchers to observe rifting from early to advanced stages in a single geographic corridor.
“The East African Rift is very interesting because it is a huge feature […] more than 3,000 kilometers long, and in different regions, it records different stages of evolution […] For instance, there are areas where you have a lot of volcanism, areas where you have almost no volcanism. Areas where the rift valley is flanked by very high plateaus, and areas where the topography is somehow different […] You can really study the process from different points of view in different regions. This really makes East Africa very important,” Dr. Corti explained.
To listen to the whole exclusive conversation, tune in to the Global South Pole podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.
In addition to the website, you can also catch our episodes on
Telegram.► Check out all the episodes of Global South Pole. 
