Earth.com May 17, 2026 • 16:13

Africa may be splitting apart along a newly active rift in Zambia - Earth.com

Africa may be splitting apart along a newly active rift in Zambia - Earth.com

Helium gases from deep inside Earth were found in Zambia’s hot springs. This proves the Kafue Rift may be forming a new plate boundary.

A new plate boundary forming is not supposed to be subtle. Plates ripping apart make earthquakes, volcanoes, and landscapes that change fast enough to track on maps.
The clearest sign of one forming… [+5164 chars]

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