Scientists warn that Africa is splitting apart at an unprecedented rate, with the formation of a new ocean underway much sooner than previously expected. The East African Rift, a vast geological fault line stretching from Ethiopia to Mozambique, is widening due to intense tectonic activity, gradually dividing the continent into two land masses.
Recent studies indicate that this phenomenon is accelerating, driven by the movement of the Somali and Nubian tectonic plates. As the rift expands, regions including Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique could eventually be separated from the rest of Africa, giving birth to a new ocean.
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While this process will take millions of years to fully unfold, significant geological changes are already visible, including deep fissures and volcanic activity. The shift poses challenges for infrastructure and communities in affected areas but also opens opportunities for scientific research into Earth’s evolving landscape.
Africa’s dramatic transformation underscores the dynamic nature of our planet, with scientists closely monitoring developments as the continent’s geological future takes shape.
