PoliticsAugust 8, 2026

bradyseism

BRAD-ih-sigh-zum

Definition

The gradual uplift or subsidence of a portion of the earth's crust, commonly observed in volcanic areas like the Campi Flegrei.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'bradys' (slow) and 'seismos' (earthquake or shaking). The term was coined in the late 19th century to describe the non-explosive, slow vertical ground movements characteristic of the Pozzuoli region.

In the news

The governor identifies bradyseism as a unique, ongoing geological condition in the Campi Flegrei that requires long-term, specialized national legislation rather than just a temporary state of emergency.

Special Legislation Sought for Campi Flegrei Amid Crisis

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Il Mattino

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