Africa's New Ocean

In a fantastic feat of Geology, Africa is splitting. In 10 million years, Africa's horn will be seperated from the mainland by a new ocean:

Normally new rivers, seas and mountains are born in slow motion. The Afar Triangle near the Horn of Africa is another story. A new ocean is forming there with staggering speed -- at least by geological standards. Africa will eventually lose its horn.

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