In 2009, an unfortunate earthquake near L’Aquila, Italy caused the death of 309 people. The Italian authorities decided that a group of some six expert geoprofessionals were guilty of manslaughter for failing to predict the earthquake and providing false assurances of safety to the public. Here is John Bachner/The GBA’s take on this incident. [Source: Read more at ASFE: The Geoprofessional Business Association. Image: Flickr]
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