A giant pulse beneath Africa could split the continent — and form an ocean

ScienceDaily·Jun 27

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A geological phenomenon beneath Africa is causing the continent to split apart, potentially forming a new ocean. This process is described as a "geological heartbeat" or "pulsing" movement that is tearing the crust apart. The timeline for this development is uncertain, with some reports suggesting it could occur over a period of millions of years.

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