A massive plume deep beneath Africa is pulling the continent apart

InventorsNews newsroom brief · 25d ago · 1 min read · via sciencedaily.com

A vast plume rising from deep inside Earth may be responsible for mysterious movements along the East African Rift. The discovery reveals how forces deep in the mantle are working alongside shallower geological forces as the continent slowly pulls apart.

A vast plume rising from deep inside Earth may be responsible for mysterious movements along the East African Rift. The discovery reveals how forces deep in the mantle are working alongside shallower geological forces as the continent slowly pulls apart. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking inventors. Reported by sciencedaily.com. Read the full original at the source link below.

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