High-elevation terraces suggest faster-than-expected uplift in southern Italy

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Nov 6, 2026, 5:00 am86 ptsTrending
University of Oregon geologist Becky Dorsey's latest research sheds light on the Siculo-Calabrian rift zone, a belt of faults spanning more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) in southern Italy. The new data could help improve earthquake hazard assessment in this seismically active region.

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