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New research finds pulsing molten mantle underneath Africa
Molten mantle beneath the Earth’s surface makes it way up more rapidly in regions where tectonic plates are rifting at a faster rate.
Scientists Just Found Earth’s Pulse – And It’s Tearing a Continent Apart
Researchers mapped a pulsing mantle plume under Afar that channels molten rock upward, stretching Africa’s crust until it ...
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Earth's mantle chemistry has remained stable for billions of years, according to scientists
They reveal that the chemical composition of the deep mantle has remained almost intact since the Earth's formation 4.5 ...
Lava bursts from Earth's mantle are creating a new ocean in Africa
In East Africa's Afar Depression, scientists have discovered that fresh lava from deep within the Earth's mantle is driving ...
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Beneath Africa’s Crust, Lava is Preparing to Split a Continent in Two
Deep within the Earth’s mantle, rhythmic pulses of hot lava are emerging on the surface, offering a rare glimpse into the ...
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Earth Scientists Detect Pulsing Beneath Ethiopia — And It Could One Day Split Africa and Create a New Ocean
The magma movement beneath the planet’s crust could be the early stages of a new ocean basin formation, which could slowly ...
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Fresh lava from Earth's mantle found bursting onto the surface where a new ocean is forming
Scientists found a rhythmic mantle plume beneath Ethiopia is slowly tearing Africa apart - hinting at the birth of a new ...
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That morning brew could be doing more than just jumpstarting your day—helping your cells age gracefully
ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their ...
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Scientists detect deep Earth pulses beneath Africa
Research led by Earth scientists at the University of Southampton has uncovered evidence of rhythmic surges of molten mantle ...