{
  "id": 7356826,
  "title": "How prehistoric coastal flooding shaped the Northern Adriatic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/how-prehistoric-coastal-flooding-shaped-the-northern-adriatic",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-14T16:40:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
    "slug": "phys-org",
    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-09-prehistoric-coastal-northern-adriatic.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Researchers from the University of Southampton and the National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics (OGS) in Italy have uncovered how dramatic sea-level rise over a 5,000-year period significantly altered the coastal landscapes of northern Italy, Slovenia, and northern Croatia. The study, published in Quaternary Science Reviews, reveals how successive rises in sea level—sometimes up to 25 millimeters per year—transformed previously dry land into wetlands and lagoons, ultimately shaping the coasts we see today. This research sheds light on the prehistoric lives of Mesolithic and Neolithic people, highlighting how the constantly changing environment influenced their habitats, resources, and the eventual development of farming in the region.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}