Earthquake Shakes Tuscany Again: Magnitude 3.7
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Another earthquake has hit the Tuscany region in Italy. It had a magnitude of 3.7.
The earthquake was felt in Pisa and in the nearby city of Livorno.
Its epicentre was located in the sea, close to Marina di Pisa. This is a small coastal town.
This is the second strong tremor to hit the area recently. It follows an earlier, similar earthquake.
Many people in the region felt the ground shake. Some were frightened by the sudden movement.
So far, no serious damage has been reported from the earthquake.
Local authorities are checking buildings in the area to make sure they are safe.
Seismologists are people who study earthquakes. They are watching the region closely for any new activity.
Tuscany has had earthquakes before, but they do not usually cause major damage.
Experts say more small tremors could happen in the coming days.
People living near the coast have been asked to stay calm and follow official advice.
Authorities have not announced any changes to schools or public services because of the earthquake.
Vocabulary10 words
- earthquake
- a sudden shaking of the ground
- magnitude
- a number that shows how strong an earthquake is
- epicentre
- the exact place where an earthquake starts
- tremor
- a shaking movement of the earth
- seismologist
- a scientist who studies earthquakes
- coastal
- near the sea
- authorities
- people or groups in charge, like the government
- region
- a large area of a country
- frightened
- feeling scared
- activity
- movement or action happening
Quiz
Answer key
1. 3.7 2. In the sea near Marina di Pisa 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Another _____ has hit the Tuscany region in Italy.
It had a _____ of 3.7.
The earthquake was felt in Pisa and in the nearby city of _____.
Its _____ was located in the sea, close to Marina di Pisa.
This is the second strong _____ to hit the area recently.
So far, no serious _____ has been reported from the earthquake.
Local _____ are checking buildings in the area to make sure they are safe.
_____ are watching the region closely for any new activity.
Tuscany has had earthquakes before, but they do not usually cause major _____.
People living near the _____ have been asked to stay calm.
Discussion questions
- Have you ever felt an earthquake? What was it like?
- Why do you think people near the coast were told to stay calm?
- Do you think small earthquakes should worry people? Why or why not?
- What would you do if you felt the ground shaking at home?