Tag: Plate Tectonics
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East African Rift study unveils why breaking up is hard for some continents
Overview: A new look at how continents fracture The East African Rift is more than a dramatic valley and a window into Africa’s geologic future. It has become a natural laboratory for scientists seeking to understand a long-standing question: why do some parts of Earth’s crust resist tearing apart, while others yield and separate? A…
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Australia’s Northward Drift: A Future Collision with Asia
The Slow Yet Powerful Northward Drift of Australia Australia, often seen as a stable landmass, is not stagnant; it’s moving northward at an impressive rate of about 7 centimeters (2.8 inches) each year. While this might seem like a minor change, the long-term implications are anything but trivial. According to Professor Zheng-Xiang Li, a geologist…