Scientists Confirm Africa's Continental Split Has Begun

Scientists have confirmed that the African continent is beginning to split into two, with new geological evidence supporting this ongoing process. A significant rift forming beneath Zambia indicates the continent is slowly tearing apart.

13 May, 08:05 — 13 May, 08:05

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The IndependentMostly Factual89d ago

Rift forming beneath Zambia could tear Africa apart

Researchers say Kafue Rift could become new tectonic plate boundary and lead to break-up of sub-Saharan Africa

By Vishwam Sankaran

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Rift forming beneath Zambia could tear Africa apart

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Afrika se možda počinje dijeliti. Znanstvenici pronašli nove dokaze

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hotnews14 May, 04:02Latest update

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Scientists Confirm Africa's Continental Split Has Begun

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Rift forming beneath Zambia could tear Africa apart

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Rift forming beneath Zambia could tear Africa apart

Afrika se možda počinje dijeliti. Znanstvenici pronašli nove dokaze

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