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Friday, December 09, 2005



Possible New Rift in Afar Region of Ethiopia



Researchers from the United States and other countries are watching a possible rift in the Afar desert of Ethiopia. The rift was first noticed in September and has since been accompanied by numerous earthquakes and minor volcanic activity. Current size of the rift is about 13 feet in width and a length of nearly 40 miles.
Read more about Ethiopian Rift at BBC News.

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