1222 Brescia earthquake
45°33′N 10°13′E / 45.55°N 10.22°E / 45.55; 10.22[2]Areas affected City-state of Brescia, city-state of Reggio, various parts of Tuscany and Lombardy Max. intensity MMI X (Extreme) [2] Casualties 12,000 dead (est.)[2] Historical 20th century 21st century
The 1222 Brescia earthquake occurred on Christmas Day in the year 1222.[3] The chronicler Salimbene de Adam records that it was so powerful that the inhabitants of Brescia left their city en masse and camped outside, so that the falling buildings would not crush them.[3]
References
- ^ Guidoboni, E.; Ferrari, G.; Mariotti, D.; Comastri, A.; Tarabusi, G.; Sgattoni, G.; Valensise, G. (2018). "1222 12 25, 12:30 Basso bresciano (Italy)". CFTI5MED Catalogue of Strong Earthquakes in Italy (461 BC – 1997) and Mediterranean Area (760 B.C. – 1500). Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ a b c National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (NGDC/WDS) (1972), Significant Earthquake Information (Data Set), National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K
- ^ a b Salimbene de Adam, Chronicle of Salimbene de Adam.
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