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An earthquake struck the Irpinia region of Italy, killing at least 2,483 people, injuring more than 7,700 and leaving 250,000 homeless.
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1980 Irpinia earthquake
1980 earthquake in southern Italy
The 1980 Irpinia earthquake took place in Italy on 23 November 1980, with a moment magnitude of 6.9 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). It left at least 2,483 people dead, at least 7,700 injured, and 250,000 homeless.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Irpinia
Geographical and cultural region of Southern Italy
Irpinia is a geographical and cultural region of Southern Italy. It was the inland territory of the ancient Hirpini tribe, and its extent matches approximately today's province of Avellino.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)