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Africa is being split in two by terrifying crack in Earth's surface - faster than expected
The East African Rift threatens to split the massive contient into two plates in the distant future, though geological events ...
A new ocean? Scientists track dramatic (but slow) changes near Africa.
Experts say portions of the continent are pulling apart, creating the possibility that the Horn of Africa will become an island.
Scientists on alert: Africa is splitting and an ocean is emerging at record speed
The continent’s landscape is evolving as large tectonic plates shift. Eventually, the Eastern countries will separate from ...
Why Is Africa Splitting Into Two Continents?
Africa is undergoing a gradual geological transformation, with tectonic forces slowly pulling the continent apart. This ...
Sixth ocean is forming as Africa is breaking apart, putting many countries at risk of disappearing
Africa is slowly tearing apart, and scientists are watching closely. The continent’s shifting plates could create a new ...
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Scientists Say a Sixth Ocean Is Forming as East Africa Splits Apart
Scientists estimate it will take at least 5 to 10 million years for the Afar region to be fully submerged. When that happens, ...
Africa is going through a massive breakup thanks to an impending continental separation
Africa is dividing in two, and a new landmass and ocean may form sooner than expected. The change could alter the climate and ...
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New ocean is being born on Earth: It’s very close to America, but is “strange”
The African continent is experiencing a geological change that may redefine the planet’s geography. An ocean may in time develop from a rift in the Afar Triangle, in the Horn of Africa, which will be ...
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A sixth ocean on earth? Scientists discover this amazing formation that may change the perception of our planet
For decades, geologists have been closely monitoring developments in the East African Rift (EAR) system - a fissure, which stretches 4,000 miles long and 30–40 miles wide along the deserts of ...
Conflicts in Africa | Rising tensions in the Great Lakes Region
The ongoing insurgency in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by M23 rebels threatens to ignite renewed conflict in the ...