The East African Rift is a tectonic plate boundary in East Africa where the African Plate is splitting into two separate plates, the Somali Plate and the Nubian Plate. This rift extends from the Afar Triple Junction in the Horn of Africa to Mozambique in southern Africa, and is one of the few places on Earth where a continental rift is actively splitting apart. The geological processes occurring in the East African Rift have led to the formation of numerous volcanic mountains, deep valleys, and lakes within the region. Scientists study the East African Rift to better understand the processes of continental rifting, plate tectonics, and the formation of new ocean basins. Additionally, the region's unique geology and biodiversity make it an important area for research in fields such as geology, ecology, and paleontology.