August 2016: Earthquake Rocks Italy
Updated August 5, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
U.S. News | Disasters & Science News
Here's a slideshow depicting the major science and disaster news events of August 2016.
1. Scientists Announce Artificial Neuron 2. Moon Express 3. Perseids Put on Impressive Display 4. Louisiana Under Water 5. Blue Cut Fire Sparks State of Emergency 6. Pfizer Buys Medivation for $14 Billion 7. Earthquake Rocks Italy 8. Discovery of Earth-like Planet: Proxima b 9. Mylan Will Offer Generic EpiPen
- Earthquake Rocks Italy
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- In the early morning of Wednesday, August 24, 2016, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Italy. The death toll rises steadily, nearing 300 within three days. Buildings are destroyed, people are killed in their sleep, and the historic town of Amatrice—once made up of 17 hamlets and over 2,000 residents—is mostly destroyed. Rescue efforts are intense; hearing the screams of the people below the stones, residents attempt to rescue victims themselves with their bare hands before emergency services arrive. Italians from all over the country travel to the area to help. Prime Minister Matteo Renzi calls for national unity and the mayor of Amatrice, Sergio Pirozzi, aims to save as many lives as possible as there are still voices under the rubble.
- Photo source: Massimo Percossi/ANSA via AP
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