Italy earthquake: historic structures levelled in biggest quake since 1980

[umbertino]

Reports say 6.6-magnitude quake felt over wide area including Rome and Naples and as far as Croatia and Slovenia

Stephanie Kirchgaessner and Angela Giuffrida in Rome

Sunday 30 October 2016 14.09 GMT

 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/30/norcia-earthquake-damage-as-central-italy-hit-again-by-magnitude-66-shock

[MyLadiesDaddy]

Prayin for ya my friend, please stay as safe as you  can. 

[umbertino]

7 minutes ago, ladyGrace'sDaddy said:

Prayin for ya my friend, please stay as safe as you  can. 

Kind of you to say, LGD...Yes I 'm safe...Thank you...

Quake was felt also here ( and as far North as Austria) at 7:41 am...Very strong.

[umbertino]

Norcia ( Umbria Region) . The town of St. Benedict ( San Benedetto)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2U0IVOKJpg

 

 

Edited October 30, 2016 by umbertino

[SnowGlobe7]

Umbert...prayers up my dear friend

[umbertino]

1 hour ago, SnowGlobe7 said:

Umbert...prayers up my dear friend

Grazie my Friend....Thank God everything is fine here ( up north) even though we felt it

[new york kevin]

May God be with you and guide you, your friends, and all who are related to you by blood or marriage. May His hand of protection and provision move on your behalf. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. NYK

[umbertino]

14 hours ago, new york kevin said:

May God be with you and guide you, your friends, and all who are related to you by blood or marriage. May His hand of protection and provision move on your behalf. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. NYK

It's appreciated, NYK...Thank you

[umbertino]

Italy earthquake: residents fear historic towns will never look the same

Civil authorities already wrestling with questions over materials used to rebuild homes as 15,000 people remain displaced

Stephanie Kirchgaessner in Rome

Monday 31 October 2016 15.07 GMT

A firefighter stands in front of the destroyed basilica of San Benedetto in the historic centre of Norcia one day after the quake hit.

Photograph: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP/Getty Images

 

 

More pics in link

 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/31/italy-earthquake-residents-historic-towns-rebuild-umbria-marche

[new york kevin]

My, my the damage is extensive. Perhaps they can use some of the new construction techniques the US and California  building authorities require of builders in this state. While also trying to preserve the cultural aspects of the homes, via the outside finished product. May God be with all who were effected by these quakes.