This article explores a potential geological explanation for the biblical statement that the "earth was divided" in the days of Peleg (Genesis 10:25). The author, James E. Strickling, focuses on the East African Rift System, specifically highlighting the Red Sea rift as a significant geological feature that separates Africa and Asia. Strickling proposes that the formation of this extensive rift valley, a process of crustal movement and fracturing, could have been perceived by ancient peoples as a major division of the landmass. The paper delves into the geological characteristics of the rift, its formation, and its potential connection to the biblical narrative, while also noting that this geological event is distinct from upheavals attributed to divine judgment in the Old Testament.