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Scientists Discover Magma Pulse That Could Create New Ocean

6/25/2025

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Beneath the Afar triple junction in Ethiopia, scientists have uncovered a rhythmic pulse of molten magma, a phenomenon that could reshape our planet. This pulse, tied to the birth of a new ocean basin, drives volcanic eruptions and the splitting of continents. Led by geologist Emma Watts, the study unveils the intricate dance between mantle upwellings and tectonic plate movements.

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Beneath the Afar triple junction in Ethiopia, scientists have uncovered a rhythmic pulse of molten magma, a phenomenon that could reshape our planet. This pulse, tied to the birth of a new ocean basin, drives volcanic eruptions and the splitting of continents. Led by geologist Emma Watts, the study unveils the intricate dance between mantle upwellings and tectonic plate movements.