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Naples Region Shaken by Strongest Earthquake in 40 Years

Schools, factories closed and residents evacuated as Campi Flegrei supervolcano shows increased seismic activity.

  • Over 150 tremors recorded, including a 4.4-magnitude quake in Pozzuoli.
  • Authorities set up temporary shelters for those too scared to return home.
  • Inspections ordered for buildings, with some showing cracks and structural damage.
  • Seismic activity linked to bradyseism, a phenomenon causing ground to rise and fall.
  • Government plans mass evacuation drills amid ongoing seismic swarm.
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