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New Delhi, Delhi, India
A large crack stretched up to several kilometers has appeared in the Rift valley of South-western Kenya.
According to news reports the crack is measured more than 50 feet deep and 65 feet.
Experts say that crack is the evidence that one day Africa could possibly get divided into two continents.
The crack is continuing to grow and has caused the past of Nairo-Narok highway to collapse.
News agency Reuters reported Geologists advising the authorities about the need to do more to take fault lines into account as they plan their new roads, rail lines, and infrastructure projects.
The crack formed by two tectonic plates are moving from each other and is prompted by heavy rains, floods, and seismic activity.
However, the activity of eventual split of Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania from rest of the continent could possibly take millions of years.
The crack first appeared in March. Reports say that the time it appeared one house was also got split into two parts during their dinner.
Families living around has fled the area.