How prehistoric coastal flooding shaped the Northern Adriatic

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What happened

Researchers have shown how dramatic sea-level rise over a 5,000-year period profoundly changed the coasts of northern Italy, Slovenia and northern Croatia.

Key facts

  • Researchers have shown how dramatic sea-level rise over a 5,000-year period profoundly changed the coasts of northern Italy, Slovenia and northern Croatia.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:40:09 UTC.

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  1. How prehistoric coastal flooding shaped the Northern Adriatic

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