Another Earthquake in Italy
Oct 30th, 2016, 12:35 AM
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,321
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Another Earthquake in Italy
Terrible news again in Italy this morning. Another strong earthquake hit near Norcia, apparently causing much damage to the beautiful basilica there.
We are currently in Bologna but luckily didn't feel it. I think it was felt mostly south and even into neighbouring countries!
I hope bvlenci is ok!!
We are currently in Bologna but luckily didn't feel it. I think it was felt mostly south and even into neighbouring countries!
I hope bvlenci is ok!!
Oct 30th, 2016, 07:32 AM
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 9,754
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Oh no! Such a frightening time for the people of this beautiful region. I think bvlenci is at her full time home further south, but I'm sure they are concerned about their summer home and neighbors.
My heart goes out to those affected. I was hoping this series of earthquakes was over now for a few years at least.
My heart goes out to those affected. I was hoping this series of earthquakes was over now for a few years at least.
Oct 30th, 2016, 08:28 AM
#4
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 7,956
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
We're fine. Our home is actually north of the earthquake zone, but near enough. We certainly felt it. It seemed to last forever, although the news says it lasted just one minute.
This is the third major earthquake we've felt this week. There were two on Wednesday, the second more powerful than the first. To be honest, we've had enough of it.
This is the third major earthquake we've felt this week. There were two on Wednesday, the second more powerful than the first. To be honest, we've had enough of it.
Oct 30th, 2016, 08:41 AM
#5
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,416
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The historical Basilica of St Benedict in Norcia (Nursia), already damaged in the August quake, has now completely collapsed, just leaving the façade standing.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37814975
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37814975
Oct 30th, 2016, 12:33 PM
#6
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,334
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Italian friends who have a second home in Spoleto said that the diningroom chandelier came crashing down during this quake. They also said that another one is expected within the next 48 hours. (I assume he means aftershock(s)).
Oct 30th, 2016, 01:51 PM
#8
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 7,956
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Actually, the evening news said that it lasted 2 minutes, but we're not that near, so we probably only felt one minute of it.
My husband was in the shower when it hit. He didn't feel it right away, but I told him. By the time he got out and put his bathrobe on, and we got out the door, it was tapering off.
My husband was in the shower when it hit. He didn't feel it right away, but I told him. By the time he got out and put his bathrobe on, and we got out the door, it was tapering off.
Oct 30th, 2016, 04:09 PM
#9
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 9,754
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Bvlenci,
Glad to hear things are ok for you!
I lived in southern California for the first half of my life and ran out of the house in my nightgown in the dark during my first big one. I think that one was right about a 6.0 and it was a good 50 miles away!
Thinking of those affected.....
Glad to hear things are ok for you!
I lived in southern California for the first half of my life and ran out of the house in my nightgown in the dark during my first big one. I think that one was right about a 6.0 and it was a good 50 miles away!
Thinking of those affected.....
