Historical Events tagged with "amatrice"
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Natural Disasters
Major Earthquake Strikes Central Italy
August 24th, 2016 8 years ago
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck central Italy, causing significant destruction and loss of life. The epicenter was near the town of Amatrice, and the tremors were felt in major cities including Rome and Florence. Emergency services were overwhelmed as they rushed to respond to the disaster. The tragedy resulted in the deaths of around 300 individuals and left thousands homeless. Rescue operations continued for days as communities rallied to support those affected.
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