Italian Scientists Appeal Conviction

Last year, a judge convicted Italian seismologists for failing to adequately warn citizens of an earthquake.  297 people died in the M6.3 quake.  The conviction sent forehead-slaps throughout the scientific world.

First of all, earthquakes are not predictable.  Period.  End of sentence.  Fuggeddaboudit.

Second, earthquakes don't kill people, buildings do.  If you feel a need to put someone on trial, how about those responsible for poor building construction?  How about the government that failed to promote adequate preparation and mitigation measures?

Fortunately, the outcry against this conviction has been loud and wide-spread.


See a recent article at http://www.foxnews.com/science/2013/03/08/italian-scientists-appeal-earthquake-manslaughter-verdict/