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Why the discovery of a small continental fragment in the Indian Ocean matters: Mauritius beachfront view with volcanic mountains. The basaltic lavas constituting these mountains formed no older than 9 million years ago. Prof. Susan J. Webb, University of the WitwatersrandFar beneath Mauritius’ inactive volcanoes lies an astonishing, important piece of the Earth’s history: a … [Read more...] about Why the discovery of a small continental fragment in the Indian Ocean matters | The Conversation