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Africa at a Crossroads. the Separating Continent Is a Paradise for Scientists.

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In northern Ethiopia, scientists are observing a process that could eventually lead to the creation of a new ocean. While it sounds like a disaster movie plot, the breakup of Africa is a phenomenon spanning millions of years and is not a cause for panic. For researchers, the Afar region is a true paradise and a unique geological laboratory.
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In northern Ethiopia, scientists are observing a process that could eventually lead to the creation of a new ocean. While it sounds like a disaster movie plot, the breakup of Africa is a phenomenon spanning millions of years and is not a cause for panic. For researchers, the Afar region is a true paradise and a unique geological laboratory.

An anomaly beneath the surface of East Africa is likely related to the speed at which the continent is moving apart. CNN has now highlighted a study from last year that looked at a geological rifting event taking place in Ethiopia's Afar Basin, a process that will gradually lead to the formation of a new ocean.

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Deník.cz broke the news in on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
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