Earthquake Shakes Campi Flegrei Near Naples
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An earthquake was felt in the Campi Flegrei area near Naples, Italy. Many residents reported feeling the tremor and shared their experiences on social media and with local news outlets.
The earthquake was recorded by a seismograph located in the Monte Nuovo area. A seismograph is a device used to detect and measure ground movements caused by earthquakes.
According to reports, the earthquake had a magnitude of 2.8. This is considered a relatively small earthquake, and it is unlikely to have caused serious damage.
The epicentre, which is the point on the Earth's surface above where the earthquake starts, was located near Bacoli, a town close to the Campi Flegrei area.
Campi Flegrei is a volcanic region known for frequent seismic activity. The area has experienced many small earthquakes in recent years due to underground volcanic movements.
Local authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, as bradyseism — the slow rising and sinking of the ground — is common in this part of Italy.
Vocabulary10 words
- earthquake
- a sudden shaking of the ground
- tremor
- a small shaking movement, often before or during an earthquake
- seismograph
- a machine that measures and records earthquakes
- magnitude
- a number showing how strong an earthquake is
- epicentre
- the exact place on the surface above where an earthquake starts
- volcanic
- related to volcanoes and their activity
- seismic activity
- movements of the earth caused by earthquakes
- bradyseism
- the slow movement of ground up or down, seen in volcanic areas
- monitor
- to watch something carefully over time
- resident
- a person who lives in a particular area
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1. An earthquake in Campi Flegrei 2. A seismograph 3. True
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
An earthquake was felt in the _____ area near Naples, Italy.
Many residents reported feeling the _____.
The earthquake was recorded by a _____ located in Monte Nuovo.
The earthquake had a _____ of 2.8.
This is considered a relatively _____ earthquake.
The _____ was located near Bacoli.
Campi Flegrei is a _____ region.
The area has experienced many small earthquakes due to underground _____ movements.
Local authorities continue to _____ the situation closely.
_____ is common in this part of Italy.
Discussion questions
- Have you ever experienced an earthquake? How did it feel?
- Why do you think people report small tremors on social media?
- What do you think life is like for people living in a volcanic area?
- Should governments do more to prepare people for earthquakes?
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