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Is Europe About to Move Below Africa as Direction of Tectonic Plates Shifts?

04/12/2011 Leave a comment

“Europe could be moving beneath Africa as the two continents shift closer together, scientists believe.

Geologists say a pause in the movement between the two continents could mean the tectonic plates are about to change direction, in what has been described as a ‘scientifically fascinating’ development.

The northern edge of the African tectonic plate has descended under Europe for millions of years but recently this process halted, it has been reported.”  Read more.

 

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