The deputy chief of the Major
Risks Commission, Gabriele Scarascia Mugnozza, has resigned in a
spat over warnings dams might break after recent earthquakes.
The decision was allegedly after a disagreement with the head
of the commission, Sergio Bertolucci, following his statements
about a possible disastrous 'Vajont effect' on the Campotosto
dam if another strong earthquake were to occur.
Scarascia Mugnozza has said that Bertolucci's words were
associated with the Major Risks Commission despite the fact that
no reference was made to Vajont in the minutes of the meeting.
The resignation was received by the Civil Protection on
Thursday and will now have to send it to the prime minister.
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