Pescina
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| Comune di Pescina | ||
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| Coordinates: 42°1′35″N 13°39′32″E / 42.02639°N 13.65889°ECoordinates: 42°1′35″N 13°39′32″E / 42.02639°N 13.65889°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Abruzzo | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | L'Aquila (AQ) | |
| Frazioni | Cardito, Venere | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Stefano Iulianella | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 37.51 km2 (14.48 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 735 m (2,411 ft) | |
| Population (31 December 2013) | ||
| • Total | 4,195 | |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Pescinesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 67057 | |
| Dialing code | 0863 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Pescina (pronounced [peʃˈʃiːna]) is a township and comune in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, central Italy. It is a part of the mountain community Valle del Giovenco.
Pescina borders on the communes of Celano, Collarmele, Gioia dei Marsi, Ortona dei Marsi, Ortucchio, Ovindoli, San Benedetto dei Marsi, and Trasacco.
Located in the flatland areas of the province, Pescina has a milder climate compared to other towns and cities in Abruzzo, with temperatures averaging between 2.5 °C (36.5 °F) in the colder months (such as January) to 22.9 °C (73.2 °F) in the warmer months (such as July). Rainfall is relatively heavy, averaging 820 millimetres (32.3 in) annually and occurring mostly in the late autumn. In the winter snowfall is also relatively abundant.
The earthquake of 13 January 1915 (also known as the earthquake of Avezzano) affected the Marsica area, situated in the interior of Abruzzo. It was one of the most catastrophic earthquakes to occur in Italian territory, leaving 120,000 victims in Marisca and surrounding areas. While the mainshock occurred at 7:48 AM local time and was judged to be X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale, the initial aftershock was estimated to be VII (Very strong) on the Mercalli intensity scale and was felt throughout all of central Italy.
Pescina was completely leveled by the event. The victims were about 5,000 out of a total population of 6,000. The few who survived were generally badly injured and remained homeless since all of the buildings in town were destroyed. The earthquake completely isolated the area and news of the disaster was only learned of in the late afternoon. Rescuers left on the evening of the 13th, arriving only the day after because of the impassability of the roads caused by landslides and debris.
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