Scientists discover Africa's crust is thinning, potentially leading to new ocean formation
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- Category: Science
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 12:26 UTC
- Sources: Science Daily
Beneath East Africa's Turkana Rift, scientists have found the crust is thinning, marking an advanced stage of rifting that could eventually lead to a new ocean forming. This process may also explain why the region holds a rich fossil record.
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