A New Ocean In the Making as Africa Continues To Split Into Two On East Coast

A New Ocean In the Making as Africa Continues To Split Into Two On East Coast

Story highlights A new ocean is slowly forming on Africa’s east coast. The split could eventually divide the continent into two landmasses. The process mirrors how the Atlantic Ocean formed millions of years ago. A dramatic geological event is unfolding beneath Africa’s eastern edge, where tectonic forces are gradually pulling the continent apart. Scientists say this slow split could eventually create a brand-new ocean, reshaping the planet’s g…