Earthquake
#31
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Joined: Mar 2009
Location: Modena
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Re: Earthquake
I know. The novelty really has worn off now, hasn't it (not that it was "fun" before!) Still some very strong quakes here too with the ground shifting under you. They did say it could go on for weeks though, so I guess they were right. We're doing OK thanks, same as you really, just a bit fed up of it all!
#32
Re: Earthquake
Thank God everyone's safe!
Wait a minute, it was Him who caused it in the first place. Doh!
Wait a minute, it was Him who caused it in the first place. Doh!
#33
Re: Earthquake
Jesus H Christ. After my previous post I just felt the tremors of an earthquake!! Sh@ my pants!
A good 15-20 seconds!
A good 15-20 seconds!
#34
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Re: Earthquake
Woah, that was a massive one!
#35
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Joined: Apr 2007
Location: Verona/ Nr Turin
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Re: Earthquake
Wow! That was just one hell of a shake! All the windows whooshed shut. Not as bad as last week and not nearly as bad as the January one though.
#36
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I felt it bad too. All the neighbours went out into the square.
Wonder if the schools did terramoto drill?
Chloe told me they had a practice run last week.
Wonder if the schools did terramoto drill?
Chloe told me they had a practice run last week.
#37
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Joined: Apr 2007
Location: Verona/ Nr Turin
Posts: 4,670
Re: Earthquake
Wonder if this one was the same place as the others? We are a high 2nd floor so we swing. OH was in the lift. We are going to Mantova for lunch today. Not sure I still want to.
#38
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Well news travels fast.
My OH has just rung from Russia to check I'm ok.
He was on the phone to his Italian company when he heard them all scream "terramoto" and run out.
My OH has just rung from Russia to check I'm ok.
He was on the phone to his Italian company when he heard them all scream "terramoto" and run out.
#39
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I'm 30 km from epicentre .... to say we felt it is an understatement.
Bloody hell... this is getting silly.
Bloody hell... this is getting silly.
#40
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The news is already in some on-line papers.
5.7 on the Richter one of them says.
I hope there isn't loads more damage.
5.7 on the Richter one of them says.
I hope there isn't loads more damage.
#44
Dunroaming back in UK
Joined: Mar 2012
Location: Expat in Yorkshire now
Posts: 11,290
Re: Earthquake
TV in Rome is saying 3/4 of the village of Cavetto has collapsed.
Hope everyone is Ok "Oop North" - stay safe
Hope everyone is Ok "Oop North" - stay safe
#45
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Re: Earthquake
Just been into town (for a calming chamomile tea!) It's like it's a Saturday, everyone's milling about the centre and no-one's working. There were fire engines and ambulances in the centre but I think it was just a precaution. Felt another short one while we were out.