YOU’VE JUST GOT TO BE KIDDING: Guilty Geoprofessionals in Italy

Damage from 2009 L'Aquila Earthquake in Italy

Damage from 2009 L'Aquila Earthquake in Italy

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]