Seismologists' trial in Italy highlights need for routine earthquake forecasting, geophysicist says
Monday, October 3, 2011 - 08:00
in Earth & Climate
Six Italian seismologists and one government official went on trial for manslaughter in Italy last week. The unusual trial stems from accusations that the seven failed to adequately communicate the potential for a major earthquake to the population around the central Italian town of L'Aquila, which was hit by a devastating magnitude 6.3 earthquake in the predawn hours of April 6, 2009.