The continent’s landscape is evolving as large tectonic plates shift. Eventually, the Eastern countries will separate from the mainland.

In the geologic history of Earth, shifting plate tectonics are commonplace, and Africa's impending rift is but another chapter in that story. The Earth's continents are far from constant.

Ever wondered how Africa’s iconic lip plate tribe eats? Sonny Side travels deep into Ethiopia to visit the Mursi tribe, known for their striking lip plates and vibrant culture. He explores their ...

Six of the majors are named for the continents embedded within them, such as the North American, African, and Antarctic plates. Though smaller in size, the minors are no less important when it ...

This rift marks the boundary of three tectonic plates—the African Nubian, African Somali, and Arabian plates—which are slowly moving away from each other. Christopher Moore, a doctoral student ...

The Canary Island hotspot is located on the African plate, which is estimated to be moving between 2cm to 3cm per year. A build-up of magma swelled beneath the ground a week before the first eruption.