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Lightning strike damages Rome’s ancient Arch of Constantine

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By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — A lightning strike knocked a chunk of stone off Rome’s ancient Arch of Constantine, just meters from the Colosseum, amid a sudden violent storm that struck the Italian capital late Tuesday, according to archaeological authorities.

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    By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — A lightning strike knocked a chunk of stone off Rome’s ancient Arch of Constantine, just meters from the Colosseum, amid a sudden violent storm that struck the Italian capital late Tuesday, according to archaeological authorities.

  2. WHDH Boston

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    Rome (CNN) — A lightning strike knocked a chunk of stone off Rome’s ancient Arch of Constantine, just meters from the Colosseum, amid a sudden violent

  3. Local News 8

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    ROME (AP) — Lightning has struck Rome’s Constantine Arch near the Colosseum during a violent thunderstorm, loosening fragments from the ancient structure. The extent of the damage from Tuesday’s storm is still being assessed.

  4. Minneapolis Star Tribune

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    Workers mounted a crane Wednesday to secure Rome's Constantine Arch near the Colosseum after a lightning strike loosened fragments from the ancient structure.

  5. West Hawaii Today

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    ROME (Reuters) — The Arch of Constantine, a giant ancient Roman arch next to the Colosseum, was damaged after a violent storm hit Rome, conservation authorities said on Tuesday.

  6. The Guardian

    Constantine Arch in Rome damaged by lightning during violent storm (opens The Guardian)

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    Residents tell of ‘apocalyptic scenes’ after more than 60mm of rainfall falls on Italian capital in less than an hour

  7. WSVN Miami

    Lightning strike damages Rome’s ancient Arch of Constantine - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    Rome (CNN) — A lightning strike knocked a chunk of stone off Rome’s ancient Arch of Constantine, just meters from the Colosseum, amid a sudden

  8. Digital Journal

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    Rome's ancient Arch of Constantine was hit by lightning during a heavy storm, causing some fragments to fall off, an official said Wednesday."All the

  9. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Ancient Roman Arch of Constantine damaged by lightning | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    ROME >> The Arch of Constantine, a giant ancient Roman arch next to the Colosseum, was damaged after a violent storm hit Rome, conservation authorities said on Tuesday.

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