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Is Africa breaking apart faster than expected? New study reveals ocean-forming rift accelerating

19 hours ago

Scientists have discovered that the East African Rift System is undergoing a continental break-up at an accelerated pace. The Earth's crust in the Turkana Rift Zone has significantly thinned, indicating a progression towards the formation of a new ocean. This geological activity also offers insights into the preservation of early human fossils.