Earth's crust is 'unzipping' beneath Italy
Italy’s crust is literally “unzipping,” a surprising split that scientists liken to a zipper opening across the ground
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Italy’s crust is literally “unzipping,” a surprising split that scientists liken to a zipper opening across the ground
A 500‑kilometre crustal tear under Italy is described as both peeling and unzipping, sparking scientific debate.
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