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The 1883 Casamicciola earthquake, also known as the Ischia earthquake occurred on 28 July at 20:25 local time (Central European Time) on the island of Ischia in the Gulf of Naples in Italy. Although the earthquake had an estimated moment magnitude ( M w ) of 4.2–5.5, considered moderate in size, [ 3 ] it caused intense ground shaking that was ...
Aragonese Castle (Italian: Castello Aragonese) is a castle built on a small tidal island east of Ischia (one of the Phlegraean Islands), at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples, Italy. The castle stands on a volcanic rocky islet that connects to the larger island of Ischia by a causeway ( Ponte Aragonese ).
Robert W. Gore (April 15, 1937 – September 17, 2020) was an American engineer and scientist, inventor and businessman. Gore led his family's company, W. L. Gore & Associates, in developing applications of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) ranging from computer cables to medical equipment to the outer layer of space suits.
Blow Hot, Blow Cold (Italian: Violenza al sole, also known as The Island) is a 1969 Italian thriller-drama film directed by Florestano Vancini. [1] [2] [3] Plot
Ischia di Castro is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Viterbo in the Italian region of Latium, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northwest of Rome and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Viterbo. Ischia di Castro borders the following municipalities: Canino, Cellere, Farnese, Manciano, Pitigliano, Valentano.
Gore-Tex is W. L. Gore & Associates's trade name for waterproof, breathable fabric membrane. It was invented in 1969. It was invented in 1969. Gore-Tex blocks liquid water while allowing water vapor to pass through and is designed to be a lightweight, waterproof fabric for all-weather use.
Michele Ischia (born 5 March 1978) is an Italian former footballer who played as a defender. Ischia could play right-back or centre-back, having spent most of his career in Italian Lega Pro . Biography
In 1883, an earthquake struck the northern part of Ischia. Despite the moderate magnitude of 4.2–5.5, many buildings in the across the island were totally destroyed. [3] The city was heavily damaged—many homes and businesses were demolished. [4] At least 2,313 people were killed—1,784 people died in the city alone. [5]