The earthquake of 16 December 1857 and the expedition to the ‘Napoletano’ region
On the evening of 16 December 1857, three earthquakes struck the ‘Napoletano’ region and devastated…
The 1857 earthquake
The social context, aid to the population and the reconstruction phase
To come to the aid of the local population, the Intendant of Basilicata, Achille Rosica, appointed…