"A study released in June proposed that the rift is being propelled by a massive ejection of super-heated rock, originating from the planet's core." by Chrissy Sexton via Earth.com A colossal fissure tearing through the southeastern part of Africa might be an omen of a geographical shift, according to recent scientific observations. This gigantic rupture, approximately 2,000 miles long, has been slowly stretching wider by about an inch each year, and may eventually divide the African continent in two, leading to the formation of Earth's sixth ocean. Countries nestled along the southeastern seaboard of Africa, stretching from Ethiopia to Mozambique, could end up as part of a gargantuan island, paving the way for a fresh, vast expanse of sea. Eastern African Rift (EARS) This geographical phenomenon, known as the Eastern African Rift (EARS), is believed to have initiated around 22 million years ago. However, a significant surge of activity over the past few decades has spurred a renewed