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Italy scientists face trial over L'Aquila earthquake

Source(s): British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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Seven members of a government panel tasked with assessing the risks after hundreds of low-level tremors are due to go on trial for manslaughter over the 2009 earthquake in L'Aquila, reports the BBC. They had rattled the medieval city in the months before the earthquake struck and recommended stricter enforcement of anti-seismic measures, particularly in building construction.

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Last checked: 16 July 2021

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Themes Risk identification and assessment Urban risk and planning Structural safety
Country and region Italy

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