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Malta and Sicily were once connected by land, researchers report

An Italian-Maltese research expedition reconstructed the seabed between Malta and Sicily, reporting that the islands were connected by a strip of land until up to 13,000 years ago.

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What is happening

Researchers carried out a marine survey to reconstruct the seafloor. They stated that during the Ice Age, the Mediterranean was about 130 metres shallower than it is today, allowing Malta and Sicily to be connected.

Why is it on the Radar?

The findings provide information about how the Mediterranean landscape changed during the Ice Age and about the former physical connection between Malta and Sicily.

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