A deep, narrow inlet of the Mediterranean separating the Peloponnese peninsula from mainland Greece, crossed at its narrowest point by the Corinth Canal. Its steep, tectonically active shores have made the surrounding region prone to significant earthquakes.
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1. Gulf of Corinth (Wikipedia)
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2400 sqkm
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The tectonic movement across the gulf is comparable to parts of Iceland and Turkey, growing by 10 mm (0.39 in) per year.
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