https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/africa-is-tearing-itself-in-two-faster-than-previously-thought-say-expertsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/africa-is-tearing-itself-in-two-faster-than-previously-thought-say-expertshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/africa-is-tearing-itself-in-two-faster-than-previously-thought-say-experts#u1617Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:36:16 +0000Geologists confirm the East African Rift System is advancing toward continental breakup, with the Turkana region’s crust thinning at an accelerated rate. The process could eventually carve a new ocean basin over millions of years. New seismic data suggests the rift is further along than previously estimated. The same tectonic forces may also explain why the area preserves a rich fossil record.What's confirmed:The East African Rift System is splitting the continent along a growing fracture, with the Turkana region showing advanced crustal thinning.Scientists describe the current stage as ‘necki