1909 Lambesc earthquake
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The 1909 Lambesc earthquake occurred on June 11, 1909 in Provence
. Measuring 6 on the Richter Scale, it is the largest ever recorded earthquake in metropolitan France
.
A total of 46 people died, another 250 were injured, and approximately 2,000 buildings were damaged.
The most damaged communes were Salon-de-Provence
, Vernègues
, Lambesc
, Saint-Cannat
and Rognes
.
14 people died in Rognes, which was half destroyed, especially the houses on the flanks of the hill Le Foussa. People were relocated under tents on another hill Le devin and near the primary school. The main shock occurred at 9:15pm. If the earthquake had happened an hour later, more people would have been in bed, and more casualties would have been recorded.
The castle and most houses in Vernègues were destroyed. Two people died in the village, which was later rebuilt at a lower altitude.
Provence
Provence ; Provençal: Provença in classical norm or Prouvènço in Mistralian norm) is a region of south eastern France on the Mediterranean adjacent to Italy. It is part of the administrative région of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur...
. Measuring 6 on the Richter Scale, it is the largest ever recorded earthquake in metropolitan France
Metropolitan France
Metropolitan France is the part of France located in Europe. It can also be described as mainland France or as the French mainland and the island of Corsica...
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A total of 46 people died, another 250 were injured, and approximately 2,000 buildings were damaged.
The most damaged communes were Salon-de-Provence
Salon-de-Provence
Salon-de-Provence is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France. It is the location of an important air base.-History:Salon was a Gallo-Roman oppidum well positioned on the salt trade routes between Adriatic, Atlantic and Mediterranean seas, hence its name...
, Vernègues
Vernègues
Vernègues is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.The commune is made up of two villages: Vernègues and Cazan.On June 11, 1909 an earthquake killed two villagers and destroyed the castle and most houses in Vernègues, which was later rebuilt at a lower...
, Lambesc
Lambesc
Lambesc is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region in southern France.Lambesc is located in the heart of Provence at the foot of the Côtes mountain range, near the Alpilles. The village has a strong historical and cultural heritage, being home to the...
, Saint-Cannat
Saint-Cannat
Saint-Cannat is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.It has retained several fountains dating back to the 17th and 18th century, the remains of the medieval ramparts and the chateau, which today houses the town hall and museum....
and Rognes
Rognes, Bouches-du-Rhône
Rognes is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
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14 people died in Rognes, which was half destroyed, especially the houses on the flanks of the hill Le Foussa. People were relocated under tents on another hill Le devin and near the primary school. The main shock occurred at 9:15pm. If the earthquake had happened an hour later, more people would have been in bed, and more casualties would have been recorded.
The castle and most houses in Vernègues were destroyed. Two people died in the village, which was later rebuilt at a lower altitude.