The continent is expected to split into two in about 10 million years
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According to scientists at the Royal Society, Africa is witnessing the birth of a new ocean.
Geologists working in the region of Ethiopia say the ocean will eventually split the African continent in two and should take an estimated about 10 million years.
Lead researcher Tim Wright has described the events as "truly incredible".
In 2005, a 60km long stretch of the earth opened up to a width of eight metres over a period of just ten days. Hot, molten rock from deep within the Earth is trickling to the surface and creating the split.
Underground eruptions are still continuing and ultimately, the horn of Africa will fall away and form a new ocean.
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