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The Irish Sun
28-05-2025
- Science
- The Irish Sun
Africa is being split apart by intense ‘superplume' of hot rock 1,800 miles below Earth's surface, experts warn
AFRICA is splitting apart - meaning the continent will form two separate land masses with an ocean in between in several million years, experts say. But the driving force behind the continental drift has long been debated. Advertisement 7 The East African Rift System drives volcanic activity in places like the Erta Ale volcano in Ethiopia Credit: Getty 7 Damage caused by the rift at an intersection in Maai Mahiu-Narok Credit: Nation 7 Scientists previously thought Africa's tectonic plates, which collided to form large mountains and pulled apart to create vast basins, were simply moving apart again. But a new A gigantic superplume of hot rock, roughly 1,800 miles (2,900km) beneath the Earth's surface, is pushing up against the African crust and fracturing it. Professor Fin Stuart, of the University of Glasgow and the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC), led the project. Advertisement READ MORE ON EARTH SCIENCE He said: "We have long been interested in how the deep Earth rises to surface, how much is transported, and just what role it plays on forming the large-scale topography of the Earth's surface. "Our research suggests that a giant hot blob of rock from the core-mantle boundary is present beneath East Africa, it is driving the plates apart and propping up the Africa continent so it hundreds of metres higher than normal." Experts suspected as much back in 2023, but geologists have now detected volcanic gases that back up the theory. The Meengai geothermal field in central Kenya has a chemical signature that comes from deep inside Earth's mantle, matching those found in volcanic rocks to the north, in the Red Sea, and to the south, in Malawi. Advertisement Most read in Science The discovery indicates that all these locations are sat atop the same deep mantle rock, according to experts. Inside active volcano where world's largest ACID lake is buried - so dangerous it melts human skin & spews blue lava Study co-author, Biying Chen, of the University of Edinburgh and SUERC, said: "These gases from our geothermal wells have provide valuable new insight into the Earth's deep interior." Chen added that the findings will help researchers to understand both the geological forces shaping East Africa and "the fundamental processes which drive the formation of our planet's surface over millions of years". 7 The split would create a new ocean Credit: Getty Advertisement The East African Rift System (EARS) is the largest active continental rift system on Earth. It is in the process of ripping through around 2,175miles (3,500km) of Africa. Continental rifting is nothing new for Earth - and is the reason why we have seven continents today. Roughly 240 million years ago, long before humans roamed, Earth was home to just one supercontinent known as Pangaea. Advertisement The Scottish Highlands, the Appalachians, and the Atlas Mountains were actually all part of the same mountain range on Pangaea, but were torn apart by continental drift. In January, Ken Macdonald, a professor at the University of California, warned the continent was splitting at a Somalia and parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania will form a distinct continent, accompanied by a fresh coastline. The split would create a new ocean, and a small new continent that he said could be called the "Nubian continent". Advertisement "What might happen is that the waters of the Indian Ocean would come in and flood what is now the East African Rift Valley," Ken Macdonald, a professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, told the The new ocean could become as deep as the Atlantic if waters continue to flow into the area, added Macdonald. 7 A deep chasm next to a repaired section of road that had been washed away during a heavy downpour at Maai-Mahiu in 2018, around 54km southwest of Nairobi capital Nakuru Credit: Getty - Contributor 7 Women work on their farm near a chasm suspected to have been caused by a heavy downpour along an underground fault-line near the Rift Valley town of Mai Mahiu, Kenya March 28, 2018. Picture taken March 28, 2018. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya Credit: Reuters / Thomas Mukoya Advertisement 7 Continental rifting is nothing new for Earth - and is the reason why we have seven continents today Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Wife of Jennifer Aniston's ‘stalker' who ‘rammed car into gate' says he believes he is Jesus & Friends star is his queen
THE wife of Jennifer Aniston's alleged stalker has claimed he believes he is Jesus Christ - and that the Friends star is his queen. Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, was arrested on Monday after allegedly 7 Jimmy Wayne Carwyle's wife has claimed he believes he is Jesus Christ Credit: Getty 7 The 48-year-old appeared during an arraignment in Los Angeles wrapped in an anti-suicide blanket Credit: Getty 7 The alleged stalker reportedly believes Aniston is his 'queen' Credit: Getty Now, his estranged wife Julia Carwyle has told of how the Mississippi man is obsessed with the Hollywood A-lister and set out on a cross-country mission to meet her. Julia, also 48, told "He actually thought he was going to meet Jennifer. "I guess he was speaking with her. He had the impression that Jennifer Aniston and he were going to talk and meet." Read more on Jennifer Aniston The wife added: "He thought 'Maybe she's just going to meet a guy… to take a chance.' That's the way he was thinking." Prosecutors allege Carwyle repeatedly harassed the Morning Show star from March 1, 2023 to the day of the crash, bombarding her with "unwanted social media, voicemail, and email messages". His wife said the man pictured "isn't him", adding: "It doesn't even look like him. He's not there." Most read in Celebrity Julia - who has been separated from Carwyle for "a few years" since they married in 2019 - described him as a "great guy" battling mental health issues. Jennifer Aniston spotted leaving three-hour dinner 'date' with Pedro Pascal as fans beg them to get together She said he believes he's Jesus and Aniston is supposed to be his "queen". The estranged partner added Carwyle's mentality is "nothing like it used to be", saying he is "going through a lot right now.' She believes that there probably was a trigger to what happened, such as a midlife crisis. Julia revealed it was not her husband's first attempt to reach the sitcom star, but his third trip out to LA to try and meet her. 'I think he probably got a little aggravated because he could not (meet her),' she said. In the wake of the crash, One eerie post reportedly claimed the two would be "mended together", referencing Adam and Eve. After The LAPD's Threat Management Unit is now handling the case. At the arraignment, Judge Keith L Schwartz expressed doubt Carwyle could understand the proceedings. 7 In the chilling Facebook posts, Carwyle refers to Aniston as his 'bride' Credit: Facebook/@Jimmy Carwyle 7 The intruder was reportedly held at gunpoint by Jennifer Aniston's security team after smashing through the gates of her mansion 7 A police car seen near the Friends star's home But he still granted a restraining order keeping him at least 100 yards away from Aniston and banning any contact. 'You are not to have any contact with Jennifer Aniston under any conditions,' the judge stated. Carwyle is being prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Sam Hulefeld of LADA's Stalking and Threat Assessment Team. He's facing charges of stalking, vandalism, and the aggravating circumstance of threatening great bodily harm. He could be jailed for up to three years if convicted. District Attorney Nathan Hochman said: "Stalking is a crime that can quickly escalate from harassment to dangerous, violent actions, threatening the safety of victims and our communities. "My office is committed to aggressively prosecuting those who stalk and terrorize others, ensuring they are held accountable." Carwyle remains in jail on $150,000 bail. His next court appearance is set for May 22 at the Mental Health Court in Hollywood, where it will be determined if he is fit to stand trial. 7 Carwyle is alleged by prosecutors to have harassed Aniston with voicemails, emails and social media messages Credit: AP
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
HUGE US pop band ‘give away' secret Glastonbury set with new tour announcement as fans say ‘it's so obvious'
FANS are convinced that a HUGE US pop band have "given away" their secret Glastonbury set after announcing their new tour. With just two months to go until the famous festival kicks off, speculation at who could be added to the 7 Glastonbury Festival fans think they have worked out who will play a secret set Credit: Getty 7 There is a new fan theory that a famous US band will play the legendary festival Credit: Getty 7 Fans think they have worked out that Haim will be playing at Glastonbury Credit: Getty Images - Getty 7 The US band is made up up three sisters - Este, Danielle, and Alana Haim Credit: Getty Everyday there is a new theory about who will play at Glastonbury this year, and today it is US band Haim. The American group, who are based in Los Angeles are made up up three sisters - Este, Danielle, and Alana Haim. Known for songs like Summer Girl and Lost Track, the band have been thrilling fans since 2007. Today they announced a set of UK dates, which fans are convinced will include a surprise spot at Glasto. Read more on Glastonbury The dates include just one UK gig in June, which is in Margate, while the rest are in October. Fans think this means this concert will be a warm up for Glastonbury. Taking to Reddit to discuss, one fan said: "Yup. This has been all but confirmed for months now." This reveller said: "It's so obvious! That's why they are in Margate on the 27th!" Most read in Music While another wrote: "Was just about to come and post this.. one off gig in Margate on Friday 27th = Glasto secret set on Saturday / Sunday?" This one added: "Seems pretty likely.... otherwise it's odd that they'd play a one off gig in Margate in June and then nothing else in the UK until October." Pop star with global hit says she's signed up to play Glastonbury GLASTONBURY LINE-UP They will be joined by an array of music royalty, both new and old, on Worthy Farm between June 25 and 29. Sir Rod Stewart will perform his classic tracks in the legends slot, while up-and-comers like Dance legends It'll be party vibes with 7 Neil Young is set for a big summer here in the UK Credit: Getty RESALE BACKLASH Glastonbury Festival is notorious for being one of the hardest festivals to get tickets to. Fans were left Final sales for the Worthy Farm extravaganza were up for grabs on Sunday - but were sold out within 20 minutes. The official Glastonbury X account explained: "On a morning of incredible demand, all of the tickets in today's resale have now been sold. 7 Matty Healy and The 1975 are set to perform Credit: Getty "Thank you to everyone who bought one, and sorry to those who missed out." Disgruntled fans complained on the social media site: " I do not think #glastonburyfestival cares about their fans anymore given the comments this morning . The festival does not seem to be what it once was. " "Absolutely gutted, got through to the payment page in around 18 mins and then it said sold out," shared a sad user. "This is b******s, Glastonbury. Not been able to get tickets for 6 years!" vented an angry fan. 7 Olivia Rodrigo is making her way to Somerset Credit: AP "New ticketing system is a joke. The old system worked," complained someone else. "Please reinstate the old system. This year has been ridiculous. Four tries and didn't get anywhere near close," moaned another. Tickets were released in November but sold out within 35 minutes Glastonbury takes place from
