Scientists observing deep tectonic activity in the region believe Africa is gradually splitting into two landmasses. If this ...

Scientists say East Africa is slowly splitting along a tectonic rift, potentially forming a new ocean over millions of years.

Experts say portions of the continent are pulling apart, creating the possibility that the Horn of Africa will become an island.

This rift, a tectonic fault line, marks where the Somalian and Nubian plates are slowly moving apart, setting the stage for Africa’s eventual split. Future Ocean to Form Once the continental ...

A dramatic transformation is unfolding in Africa as tectonic forces split the continent. The East African Rift, stretching from Mozambique to the Red Sea, sets the stage for a new ocean.

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