the East African Rift

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:geographical_feature
gptkbp:bordered_by Eastern African Highlands
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Lake_Malawi
gptkb:Lake_Victoria
gptkb:Mount_Kenya
gptkb:Mount_Kilimanjaro
gptkbp:divisions gptkb:African_Plate
gptkbp:formed tectonic activity
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on geological research
gptkbp:has_influenced human settlement patterns
gptkbp:has_produced several lakes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the East African Rift
gptkbp:is_a_major_feature_of East African geology
gptkbp:is_a_natural_boundary_between Somalia and the rest of Africa
gptkbp:is_a_natural_laboratory_for geological processes
gptkbp:is_a_site_of gptkb:collaboration
natural beauty
biodiversity hotspots
cultural exchanges
archaeological significance
natural hazards
geological hazards
scientific exploration
geothermal energy potential
gptkbp:is_a_source_of geothermal energy
minerals and resources
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:volcanic_activity
the Great Rift Valley
gptkbp:is_characterized_by rift valleys
fault lines
gptkbp:is_essential_for biodiversity conservation
gptkbp:is_home_to various wildlife species
diverse ecosystems
gptkbp:is_linked_to the formation of the Red Sea
gptkbp:is_significant_for gptkb:wildlife
environmental studies
climate research
land management practices
hydrological studies
paleontological studies
gptkbp:is_studied_for climate change impacts
gptkbp:key_feature tourism development
gptkbp:length approximately 6,000 kilometers
gptkbp:location East Africa
gptkbp:region cultural diversity
supports agriculture
high seismic activity
active volcanism
has historical significance
experiences volcanic eruptions
has rich cultural heritage
has unique geological features
has significant archaeological sites
has unique ecosystems
earthquakes occur frequently
has potential for renewable energy development
has significant geological history
has unique climatic conditions
supports diverse livelihoods
gptkbp:was_a_factor_in land use planning
gptkbp:was_a_result_of continental rifting
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Great_African_Rift_Valley
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7