#tectonic-plates
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ScienceTurkana Rift study reveals how tectonic plates thin and break apart
Columbia University researchers Folarin Kolawole and Christian Rowan confirm in Nature Communications that the Turkana Rift is thinning the African crust.
ScienceEast Africa Rift: Analysis of a Continent’s Slow Split
Uncover the truth behind the East Africa Rift! Our analysis cuts through the sensationalism, revealing how a continent slowly splits & what it means for sc...
ScienceSolar Flares & Earthquakes: New Analysis of a Seismic Link
Uncover a surprising connection! Our analysis explores a new study suggesting solar flares *may* influence earthquakes. Discover the subtle mechanism at play.