Is Africa splitting in two? Scientists say a new ocean could soon emerge-- Here's how

A quiet and slow-moving change is unfolding beneath the surface of East Africa– one that could, over millions of years, reshape not only the continent but the global map as we know it. Scientists observing deep tectonic activity in the region believe Africa is gradually splitting into two landmasses. If this movement continues, it could eventually create a whole new ocean right through the continent.

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