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Study Finds Accelerated Crustal Thinning in East Africa's Turkana Rift

Scientists have identified accelerated rifting in East Africa's Turkana Rift, with the crust thinning to 8 miles at its center. This necking phase suggests the potential formation of a new ocean over millions of years. The findings also link geological changes to the region's ric…

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