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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Science
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Earthquake damages part of Pompeii site in southern Italy
ROME (Reuters) -A minor earthquake in southern Italy has caused the partial collapse of a wall and a portion of a vault at the Pompeii archaeological site, authorities said on Thursday. The quake with a magnitude of 3.2 on Thursday morning was the latest in a series of tremors centred on the nearby Campi Flegrei super volcano close to the city of Naples. The affected area of Pompeii had been damaged in a major earthquake that hit southern Italy in 1980 and had since been shored up and restored. There were no frescoes or movable relics in the damaged structure and no one was injured. Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the site's director, said checks were being carried out to ensure no other areas had been affected. The ancient settlement of Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. (Writing by Keith Weir, editing by Giselda Vagnoni)
The Star
4 days ago
- Science
- The Star
Earthquake damages part of Pompeii site in southern Italy
ROME (Reuters) -A minor earthquake in southern Italy has caused the partial collapse of a wall and a portion of a vault at the Pompeii archaeological site, authorities said on Thursday. The quake with a magnitude of 3.2 on Thursday morning was the latest in a series of tremors centred on the nearby Campi Flegrei super volcano close to the city of Naples. The affected area of Pompeii had been damaged in a major earthquake that hit southern Italy in 1980 and had since been shored up and restored. There were no frescoes or movable relics in the damaged structure and no one was injured. Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the site's director, said checks were being carried out to ensure no other areas had been affected. The ancient settlement of Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. (Writing by Keith Weir, editing by Giselda Vagnoni)
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pope Leo temporarily confirms Vatican heads in current roles
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Leo has confirmed all top Vatican officials in their current roles on a temporary basis, giving him time to decide before making definitive appointments, the Vatican said in a statement on Friday. All Vatican senior officials, appointed for five-year terms, serve at the pleasure of the pope. A new pontiff usually rolls over existing mandates, at least initially, before deciding whether to change key positions. (Writing by Crispian Balmer; Editing by Keith Weir)
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Climate
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Buildings damaged as overnight quake hits Naples in southern Italy
ROME (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 hit near the southern Italian city of Naples early on Thursday, damaging buildings and causing locals to flee into the streets. The earthquake occurred at 1:25 a.m. (0025 GMT) with its epicentre near the coastal town of Pozzuoli, located west of Naples, according to Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). The temblor, of the same magnitude as one that occurred last May, was the strongest since the early 1980s, when a long string of seismic events sowed damage and panic in the same area. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Although small earthquakes are frequent in the densely populated area situated close to the Campi Flegrei super volcano, locals confirmed that this was one of the most severe in recent years. "I was sleeping, and suddenly I heard a terrible bang, I had never heard one so loud," said Raffaele Cipollano. "It was a very bad moment. Then of course when I got up I turned on the lights and saw that my house is full of cracks, there are cracks everywhere," he added. Emergency teams rescued one person from the rubble of a partially collapsed house, authorities confirmed. Several minor aftershocks were felt in the region, intensifying concerns among residents. Some people forced open a gate at a former NATO base in Bagnoli in order to seek refuge. Power outages were reported in parts of Naples, and many families chose to remain outdoors or in their vehicles overnight, fearing further tremors. Earthquakes are fairly frequent in Italy. In the region comprising Naples, the most serious in recent times was one of magnitude 6.9 that occurred in November 1980 in the Irpinia area, killing some 2,734 people, injuring more than 8,800 and destroying more than 300 municipalities. (Writing by Keith Weir, editing by Alvise Armellini)
