L'Aquila Earthquake

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Why You Should Visit L’Aquila in 2018

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 02/13/2018 - 02:00

In the heart of Abruzzo in central Italy lies L’Aquila, a historic university town that, nine years after a 6.3 earthquake killed 309 people, wounded 1600…

Italian Quake Scientists Found Guilty Of Manslaughter And Sentenced To Jail

by ITALY | Tue, 10/23/2012 - 06:29

words by Carol KingAn Italian court found six Italian scientists and an ex-government official guilty of manslaughter over the earthquake in L’Aquila, Abruzzo…

Seismologist Pieces Together L'Aquila's Earthquake History

by Gabi Logan | Wed, 08/29/2012 - 06:12

Armed with medieval military accounts, papal documents, and ancient administrative records, historical seismologist Emanuela Guidoboni published the most…

Seven Experts on Trial Over L'Aquila Earthquake

by Natalie Aldern | Wed, 09/21/2011 - 03:07

The trial has begun for six geological experts and a public official who are charged with manslaughter for allegedly failing to warn L'Aquila residents before…

Japan Donates Concert Hall to L’Aquila

by Natalie Aldern | Mon, 05/09/2011 - 04:50

After the devastating earthquake that hit L’Aquila in April 2009, Japan pledged to rebuild the city’s destroyed concert hall as a show of support.On Saturday,…

Fake L’Aquila Victim Sparks Outrage

by Natalie Aldern | Tue, 03/29/2011 - 02:30

Family court shows are expected to create TV drama, but a recent reality-TV trial is generating a very real uproar in the Italian town of L’Aquila. A woman…