A massive 2,000-mile rift is tearing apart East Africa, driven by molten rock from deep inside the Earth’s core. Scientists say a new ocean could form, reshaping the continent. The Somali and Nubian plates are moving apart at 0.2 inches per year, causing frequent earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and dramatic landscape fractures.
Measurements show the plates are indeed on the move, with high-precision analysis tracing the rift’s power source to the Earth’s outer core. This geological phenomenon is unfolding in real time. Some models predict Africa could split into two distinct landmasses within one million years, transforming the planet under our feet.
Source: https://www.businesstoday.in/visualstories/news/earths-sixth-ocean-africa-is-cracking-in-half-faster-than-anyone-expected-236032-23-05-2025