L'Aquila Earthquake: Before and after disaster on 6th April 2009

I am an Indian living in Italy. The day, 6th April 2009, this devastating earthquake in L’Aquila brought sudden disaster killing over 150 and destroying ancient buildings, I received lot of calls from India as well as from my friends. Well I live in North far from Central Italy.

I have visited L’Aquila once, It so beautiful city situated at the altitude of around 700 meters surrounded by Apennine Mountains. Below is the picture of the highest mountain of Italy "Gran Sasso" viewed from L'Aquila.


The destruction was so heavy that it destroyed almost all old building. The Anime Sante of L'Aquila in the city centre is totally destroyed. You can see the picture before and after catastrophe.


Watch the Arial view from BBC.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7984951.stm