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Ancient Fault Discovery Urges Poland to Reassess Earthquake Risks

2/21/2026

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A buried fault near Brzegi, linked to a 13-foot scarp, shows earthquakes occurred thousands of years ago.
Dr. Piotr Klapyta and his team in southern Poland used airborne laser maps and geophysical surveys to identify the fault.
A paleoseismic trench revealed sediment disruption, implying a rupture 10,000–50,000 years ago.
The findings urge updated risk assessments in Poland because modern records may overlook ancient events.
Geomorphology published the study.

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Story summary

A buried fault near Brzegi, linked to a 13-foot scarp, shows earthquakes occurred thousands of years ago.
Dr. Piotr Klapyta and his team in southern Poland used airborne laser maps and geophysical surveys to identify the fault.
A paleoseismic trench revealed sediment disruption, implying a rupture 10,000–50,000 years ago.
The findings urge updated risk assessments in Poland because modern records may overlook ancient events.
Geomorphology published the study.