A new ocean? Scientists track dramatic (but slow) changes near Africa.
Experts say portions of the continent are pulling apart, creating the possibility that the Horn of Africa will become an island.
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“10,000 Billion Gallons”: A New Ocean Is Forming in Africa
“The African continent is undergoing a slow, monumental split due to tectonic plate movements in the Afar Triangle. A new ...
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Groundbreaking Launch of OceanX and OceanQuest "Around Africa Expedition" to Advance Ocean Science
Today marks the launch of the "Around Africa Expedition", a pioneering four-month expedition spearheaded by OceanX in ...
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Around Africa ocean expedition takes off
The "Around Africa Expedition", aboard the state-of-the-art research and media vessel OceanXplorer, launched today. The expedition will explore the vast, understudied oceans surrounding Africa ...
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Sixth ocean is forming as Africa is breaking apart, putting many countries at risk of disappearing
Africa is gradually splitting, and scientists are closely monitoring it. The shifting tectonic plates could form a new landmass and ocean. This transformation may impact climate, ecosystems ...
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“10,000 Billion Gallons”: A New Ocean Is Forming in Africa
If (when?) that tectonic shift materializes, and Africa splits in two, it could release 10,000 billion gallons of water, per Business Today. Hence the addition of a new ocean. BT continued ...
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Around Africa ocean expedition takes off
A PIONEERING four-month expedition spearheaded by OceanX in collaboration with OceanQuest is set to push the boundaries of ocean exploration and scientific research along Africa’s coastline.