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.
Why Is Africa Splitting Into Two Continents?
Africa is undergoing a gradual geological transformation, with tectonic forces slowly pulling the continent apart. This ...
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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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A sixth ocean on earth? Scientists discover this amazing formation that may change the perception of our planet
In under 90 seconds I explain the East African Rift System 😅💪🏾 ... because it’s distinctly different from continental crust in its composition and density,” Chris Moore, a Ph.D ...
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Africa is going through a massive breakup thanks to an impending continental separation
Even with the long timelines, scientists suggest that the rift is happening quicker than ... The split will change the world's continental makeup. "Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania and some parts of ...
‘Failing marriage’: Canadian border cities dismayed by US trade rift
Canadian border cities were left saddened and angered on Sunday over US President Donald Trump's move to impose steep tariffs ...
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Beneath The Middle East, An Ancient Seabed Is Splitting From The Continental Plates
For millions of years, as the Arabian and Eurasian continental plates have drifted toward each other, the underground ancient ...
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'Failing marriage': Canadian border cities dismayed by US trade rift
Canadian border cities were left saddened and angered on Sunday over US President Donald Trump's move to impose steep tariffs, with the mayor of Sarnia, Ontario likening the rift to a "failing ...