Claims: A massive plume deep beneath Africa is pulling the continent apart

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1. title: A massive plume deep beneath Africa is pulling the continent apart (alleges; supported) Source
2. url: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260831015210.htm (alleges; supported) Source
3. summary: A vast plume rising from deep inside Earth may be responsible for mysterious movements along the East African Rift. The discovery reveals how forces deep in the mantle are working alongside shallower geological forces as the continent slowly pulls apart. (alleges; supported) Source
4. published: Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:41:10 EDT (alleges; supported) Source