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New Continent May Form Near Africa's Coastline

2/2/2025

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A groundbreaking prediction reveals that Earth's eighth continent could emerge along Africa's eastern coast sooner than anticipated, driven by the expanding East African Rift. As the Somali and Nubian plates drift apart, they may eventually give rise to a new ocean. While this monumental transformation is underway, it will unfold over millions of years, far beyond our lifetimes.

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A groundbreaking prediction reveals that Earth's eighth continent could emerge along Africa's eastern coast sooner than anticipated, driven by the expanding East African Rift. As the Somali and Nubian plates drift apart, they may eventually give rise to a new ocean. While this monumental transformation is underway, it will unfold over millions of years, far beyond our lifetimes.