Cliff collapsed in Ponza, in an area where bathing is permitted: fortunately it was not frequented. No injuries, but great damage to the environment.
The collapse of the cliff in Ponza.
A near tragedy in Ponza where, last Monday afternoon, 20 May 2024, the Cala Fonte crag collapsed. The crash occurred at 6pm in an area where swimming is permitted: for this reason it is truly fortunate that the landslide occurred in a period like this, when it is not yet frequented by people. In addition to serious environmental damagesome wooden boats pulled ashore which were located precisely in the point affected by the collapse were also hit.
The ordinance of the mayor of Ponza
As soon as he learned of the collapse, the mayor of the municipality of Ponza, Francesco Ambrosino, communicated his intention to issue an order for the prohibition of the area. The desire, however, is to try to keep the famous rocky beach accessible, which overlooks Palmarola together with the small port of Le Forna cove.
Because the crag collapsed
There are those who think that the landslide could be due to the seismic swarm of the Phlegraean Fields yesterday even if, up to now, no certain correlations have been highlighted. According to many, however, the work to make the area safe would have contributed to the landslide having created cracks and infiltrations in the rock.
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Not the only case of collapse in Ponza
What concerns the Cala Fonte crag is not the only collapse in recent years on the island in the province of Latina. Since 2001, the entrance to Chiaia Luna, one of the most evocative beaches on the island, has been closed to tourists and citizens. Furthermore, last June it was one of the caves near Frontone beach was also closedknown in the area, because, also in this case, it is at risk of collapse.
