Question

Using what you know about plate boundaries, explain the tectonic movement that is occurring at the East African Rift Valley, and predict how the area may change in the future.

Answer 1

Answer: The East African Rift Valley (EAR) is a developing divergent plate boundary in East Africa. ... The Nubian and Somalian plates are also separating from the Arabian plate in the north, thus creating a 'Y' shaped rifting system. These plates intersect in the Afar region of Ethiopia at what is known as a 'triple junction'.  Hope this helps! <3