A dramatic transformation is unfolding in Africa as tectonic forces drive the continent toward the formation of a brand-new ocean. At the heart of this shift lies the East African Rift System, a massive network of faults and fissures that is reshaping the region’s geography at an accelerated pace. With tectonic plates separating faster than previously thought, scientists are uncovering surprising details about the future of this phenomenon—but the full story of its impact on Africa's land...