After the earth moved briefly in Milan, Italy on Wednesday, another, slightly stronger earthquake happened today, Friday at 3:53pm - 5.4 on the Richter scale. Wednesday's earthquake was around 5.0 on the Richter scale.Wednesday's quake, which I felt, did not feel as not as strong as today's … [Read more...]
Earthquake in Milan Today
January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
There was a very brief earthquake in Milan, Italy today at around 09:06 am. I know, I felt it. I was outside on our balcony when the plants started shuddering, the balcony itself shuddered too and I heard tiny pieces of debris fall off the walls and roof of our apartment building.I am … [Read more...]
Rome Earthquake Fears
May 10, 2011 By 2 Comments
There is a rumour flying around the Italian web and a few doom spreading Facebook groups that Rome will be hit by a major earthquake tomorrow, May 11, 2011. There do, oddly enough, appear to have been some bouts of seismic activity recently, and not too far from Rome - keep reading to find out … [Read more...]
How to Keep an Eye on Earthquakes in Italy
January 13, 2010 By 2 Comments
In the central Le Marche region of Italy there were 8 earth tremors yesterday, with one reaching to 4.1 on the Richter scale. More recently, in January 2012, there were two minor earthquakes in Milan - which is where I live.While a 4.1 magnitude quake is not likely to do much damage, … [Read more...]
Watching Silvio Berlusconi
September 21, 2009 By 2 Comments
In view of the considerable controversy it sparked, I decided I wanted to see the controversial Porta a Porta talk show upon which Silvio Berlusconi appeared for myself. I did, and I was surprised.OK, I admit it, in my recent post entitled Abruzzo - Castles and Controversy, I … [Read more...]
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