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Peeling crust beneath Italy's Apennines may explain why mountains stretch and squeeze

Source: Phys.org · Published 29 Sept 2026, 13:40

Extending some 1,200 kilometers (750 miles) along the length of Italy, the Apennine Mountains present a challenging puzzle for geologists. In some places, the mountains are steadily being stretched…

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