Earthquake, Abruzzo, Italy – Update

Tremors are continuing to shake the area around the city of L'Aqulia in the earthquake stricken region of Abruzzo in central Italy.Around two to four low intensity tremors have been shaking the area each day since the 5.8 Richter scale magnitude quake cost lives and destroyed many buildings in … [Read more...]

List of the Deceased, Abruzzo Earthquake, Italy

It is still not clear how many victims the recent earthquake which hit the Italian city of L'Aqulia and the surrounding area in Abruzzo will claim, however some of the comments left on another of my posts on this tragedy left me thinking that a list of the deceased might be useful.UPDATE: … [Read more...]

L’Aqulia, Abruzzo Earthquake News

As time passes, and further aftershocks continue to jolt the earthquake struck region of Abruzzo in Italy, more related news is emerging.  Not all of it is pleasant either.For example, I heard from a student of mine today that his brother's computer monitor was destroyed by the earthquake.  … [Read more...]

Where is L’Aquila Earthquake Zone in Italy?

Abruzzo is not all that well known outside of Italy, so here is a map to help you understand just where in Italy this tragedy took place.For those who are unsure as to where the earthquake struck region is, what follows is a Google Map centred on the Italian city of L'Aqulia. … [Read more...]

Earthquake L’Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

It hit at around 3 in the morning and left death and destruction in its wake.  Thousands have lost their homes, over 150 have lost their lives and some 250 are still unaccounted for.Children have died.  Families have been destroyed.Italy's emergency services are doing a sterling job in … [Read more...]