My home town is Reggio Emilia and the epicentre was between Reggio Emilia and Parma. Here is a map of the region:
Frances thanks for the information and for the map, which is very clear. I have looked it up and you live in a beautiful area, but of course Italy in such a nice country.
The epicentre was indeed not far from your home town.
Are there many earthquakes in Italy ?
Are there many earthquakes in Italy ?
It depends on the area. The Apennines and Friuli (a region in northeast of Italy, bordering with the region of Veneto and the republics of Austria and Slovenia) are high risk areas. My region is a medium-risk one.
Thanks for pointing out the regions in your area. When I looked it up most of the references were to an educational system developed by someone in the area - called the Reggio Emilia system. Were you educated using that system?
Oh,Frances! I've just finished reading the thread! I'm glad you are alright. How frightening for you. Surely hope things can calm down now. You poor thing! How nerve-jangling and awful!!!