Petacciato landslide

Petacciato landslide is a landslide around Petacciato, Molise, Italy, which activity is documented since 1909.[1] It is thought to be one of the largest in Europe.[2]

In March 2015, the landslide broke asphalt causing deep step-like fractures.[2]

On 7 April 2026, the landslide was reactivated following bad weather conditions. As a precaution, a section of the Autostrada A14 between Termoli and Vasto South in both directions, as well as some adjacent highways, were closed for traffic. The railway between Bari and Pescara was closed between Termoli and Montenero di Bisaccia.[2] The motorway section opened the next day, with only one lane in each direction.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Fiorucci, M.; Martino, S.; Della Seta, M.; Lenti, L.; Mancini, A. (November 2022). "Seismic response of landslides to natural and man-induced ground vibrations: Evidence from the Petacciato coastal slope (central Italy)". Engineering Geology. 309 106826. doi:10.1016/j.enggeo.2022.106826.
  2. 1 2 3 Musiu, Valeriano (7 April 2026). "Si risveglia frana storica in Molise, chiuse A14 e linea ferroviaria". Il Sole 24 Ore (in Italian).
  3. ↑ "Adriatica railway reopens after massive Molise landslide". ANSA English. 8 April 2026.

42°00′50″N 14°52′16″E / 42.014°N 14.871°E / 42.014; 14.871

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