The latest geophysical surveys conducted beneath the Tibetan Plateau have unveiled a startling phenomenon: the initiation of an active rift system that is potentially splitting the Asian continent. Utilizing cutting-edge seismic imaging and satellite geodesy, researchers detected extensive crustal deformation patterns pointing to localized thinning of the earth’s lithosphere. This unprecedented discovery challenges longstanding assumptions about the tectonic stability of the region and suggests that continental fragmentation is occurring in real time, with profound implications for seismic hazard assessments and continental dynamics.

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