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A massive African superplume appears to be driving the divide of one of the world's largest continents. Here's what we know.

The origin of lithium (Li), the third element of the periodic table, has long been shrouded in mystery. This element, ...

Researchers have found fresh evidence that Africa is breaking apart because of a deep mantle superplume of hot rock beneath ...