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October 31, 2016

Italian Earthquake Destroys Ancient Buildings But Spares Human Life
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In Italy, a powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake toppled centuries-old
churches and crumbled Roman walls but did not cause any deaths. It was
Italy's most powerful quake since 1980. A series of foreshocks earlier
in the week forced the evacuation of thousands of at-risk residents,
likely saving many lives. Thousands remain homeless, and a leading
seismologist warned that more earthquakes could continue along central
Italy's fault system for weeks to come.
Topics:Italy

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