Earthquake in Italy causes destruction, killing 7
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This old church in northern Italy was destroyed after an earthquake hit the area on 20 May.
Seven people died and about 50 were injured after the magnitude-6.0 earthquake, which struck at 4am local time.
Historical buildings like this clock tower in Finale Emilia were destroyed.
An earthquake is often followed by smaller tremors called aftershocks. The ones after this earthquake were strong enough to make the tower completely collapse.
This hospital is looking after elderly patients. The earthquake was the strongest to hit Italy for three years.
It wasn't just old buildings that were ruined. A silo at this factory was destroyed and nearby a warehouse storing over 300,000 wheels of cheese collapsed.
Shelves were shaken bare in this supermarket during the 'quake.
This care centre in Finale Emilia is looking after people who lost their homes.
These firefighters are recovering a painting from a collapsed church in the village of San Carlo.
Luckily, it doesn't appear too badly damaged but sadly the church wasn't so fortunate.
Just hours after the earthquake, an emergency tent camp was set up for refugees. Italian authorities need to find space for 3,000 people to stay.
