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Scientists Say Africa May Be Closer to a Continental Split Than Thought

Scientists Say Africa May Be Closer to a Continental Split Than Thought

New reporting indicates scientists have found evidence that tectonic rifting in Africa may be advancing toward a split sooner or more clearly than previously expected. Specific mechanisms and timelines were not provided in the report, but the findings highlight ongoing geologic change.

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Scientists Find Africa Nearer to Splitting Than Expected