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Africa's Rift Process Accelerates, Leading to Continent Splitting

Africa's Rift Process Accelerates, Leading to Continent Splitting
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World February 12, 2025 07:00

africa - Scientists warn of rapid African continent splitting due to accelerated rift process, with significant global consequences.

African Continent Facing Accelerated Rift Process

Scientists reveal that Africa's rift process is progressing faster than expected, with a 56-kilometer crack in Ethiopia's desert expanding by almost 2 centimeters annually since 2005. This separation not only alters Africa's geography but also leads to the formation of a new ocean and continent.

Implications of the Rift Process

The rift is affecting Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia, covering half of these countries. Prof. Ken Macdonald predicts that Ethiopia will transform into a new continent named 'Nubia.' The rift's progression, although slow on a human timescale, involves seismic activities and may submerge the current East African Rift Valley under the Indian Ocean waters.

Causes of the Rift Process

The rift's origin dates back 22 million years, hosting two active tectonic plates, Somali and Nubian. The mechanism behind these movements is partially attributed to the slow and circular motions of partially molten rocks influenced by the heat rising from the Earth's core.

Advanced Sensors for Understanding the Rift

Advanced sensors like satellite gravity data and seismic surveys are used to comprehend underground activities. The rift's division is expected to occur much faster than previously thought, with forecasts indicating that Madagascar may also split into two separate islands.

Global Significance and Future Implications

Geological experts stress the significant regional and global impacts of the Eastern African Rift's accelerated process, emphasizing its critical importance for both scientific research and international policies.

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