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Earthquake during battle

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Roman ruins
Roman ruins

During the battle of Lake Trasimeno, a strong earthquake took place. As mentioned by Livy, the Romans and Carthaginians who were fighting at that time were so absorbed in the fight, that they did not even feel the trembling of the earth.

Sources
  • Livy, Ab urbe condita, 22.5