Earthquakes in Puglia: Phlegraian fields are under pressure!

Earthquakes in Puglia: Phlegraian fields are under pressure!

Pozzuoli, Italien - A strong earthquake shook the phlegraic fields near Naples, an area with high volcanic activity tonight. The main quake occurred at 0.30 a.m. and had a depth of two kilometers, followed by several aftershocks. The shock was noticeable in a large area, especially in the port city of Pozzuoli, as well as in the municipalities of Bacoli and the Neapolitan districts of Fuorigrotta and Bagnoli. In Bagnoli in particular there were reports of considerable damage: debris plunged from houses, and some residents had to be evacuated over windows, since the doors could no longer be opened due to the shock, reports orf .

The fire brigade reported at least eleven injuries, including people who were taken to the hospital due to panic attacks. A woman could be saved alive from the rubble of her house in Bagnoli. In view of the continuing fears and uncertainties among the inhabitants, schools in the area remain closed, and numerous people spend the night in recording facilities of the Red Cross and civil protection. The authorities have also already considered additional evacuation plans to prepare the population for future shocks, as The Wiener Zeitung

state reactions and infrastructure measures

The Italian government plans to invest around 600 million euros in the earthquake -proof infrastructure by 2029. Minister Nello Musumeci announced that the conversion of schools and the renovation of the port of Pozzuoli will also fall. It is emphasized that the phlegraic fields are one of the strictest monitored areas in relation to volcanic activity. In addition, the population is to be increasingly sensitized via behaviors in earthquakes. Furthermore, flexibility and adjustments in the evacuation plans are necessary to react to the constant seismic activities.