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  2. 1953 Ionian earthquake - Wikipedia

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    In mid-August, there were over 113 recorded earthquakes in the region between Kefalonia and Zakynthos, and the most destructive was the August 12 earthquake. The event measured 6.8 on the moment magnitude scale, raised the whole island of Kefalonia by 60 cm (24 in), and caused widespread damage throughout the islands of Kefalonia and Zakynthos. [2]

  3. List of sharks - Wikipedia

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    The first shark-like chondrichthyans appeared in the oceans 400 million years ago, [1] developing into the crown group of sharks by the Early Jurassic. [2] Listed below are extant species of shark. Sharks are spread across 512 described and 23 undescribed species in eight orders. The families and genera within the orders are listed in ...

  4. Cephalonia - Wikipedia

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    There are five harbours and ports in the prefecture and you can get to Kefalonia by boat: four main harbours on the island, Sami, a major port with links to Patras and Ithaca; Poros, in the south, has ferry routes to Kyllini; Argostoli, in the west, is the largest port, for local boats and ferries to Zante and regularly to Lixouri; Fiscardo, in ...

  5. Fact-checking 'Gladiator II': Were there really sharks in the ...

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    Spoiler alert! We're discussing plot points of 'Gladiator II' (in theaters now), so if you haven't seen it yet, retreat. Pack up your dusty sandals and brutal weapons, folks.

  6. In the ocean, 'sharks are around you and you just don't know ...

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    Kinsler says the reality of any day at the beach is: There are very often sharks around you, and you just don't know it. "People are in and around sharks when they're swimming just off the shore ...

  7. Chavriata - Wikipedia

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    Chavriata (Greek: Χαβριάτα) is a historical, hill-top village located 8 km outside of the town of Lixouri (Katogi Area) west-southwest in the Paliki municipal unit on the Greek Ionian island of Kefalonia.

  8. Vatsa Bay - Wikipedia

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    Vatsa Bay (Vazza) is a bay on the southern tip of Paliki peninsula of Kefalonia, Greece. The area lies far from the main towns and villages in Kefalonia and preserves a rural charm for visitors. There is no public transport, and as a result, access has to be by car.

  9. “Gladiator II”: Fact vs. Fiction — Were There Sharks in the ...

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    There is also no record of baboons in fights,” she says, and apes in general were “very rare” in ancient Rome. In the movie, co-emperor Caracalla (played by Fred Hechinger) has a pet ...