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Experts blame heavy construction for Ischia landslide tragedy

Experts and activists have said that the construction of illegal structures has increased the risks of natural disasters on the Italian island of Ischia. Four people are still missing after Saturday’s disaster in the port of Casamicciola Terme, where houses were destroyed and streets filled with mud. Confirmed victims included a 22-day-old infant and two

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Landslide in Italy: eight people died on the island of Ischia

CNN — At least eight people were confirmed dead after landslide hit the Italian island of Ischia on Saturday, damaging buildings and destroying transport infrastructure. Five people are still missing, the governor of Campania’s prefecture office in southwest Italy told CNN on Monday. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni declared a state of emergency on Sunday

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