L'Aquila Earthquake Secondary Effects - Paper 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What did aftershocks cause?
A
Landslides and rockfalls, causing damage to housing and transport.
2
Q
What caused a landslide and mudflow?
A
A bust main water supply near the town of Paganio.
3
Q
What happened to L’Aquila university?
A
Number of students decreased.
4
Q
Lack of housing for all residents caused….
A
House prices and rents to increase.
5
Q
What happened to most of the cities central business district?
A
It was cordoned off due to unsafe buildings.
Some ‘red zones’ still exist, which has reduced the amount of business, tourism and income.
