New tectonic plate boundary could be forming in Zambia, scientists say

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May 12, 2026, 12:00 am342 ptsTop
Isotope analysis of gas from geothermal springs in Zambia could show that a new continental rift is forming, scientists say. Unexpectedly high helium isotope ratios indicate that a weakness in Earth's crust has broken through to reach the mantle beneath. This rift could eventually become a new tectonic plate…

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