Amatrice earthquake statistics Flashcards
How many people died?
299
How many were made homeless?
4500
What percentage of buildings were damaged or destroyed?
80%
When did the earthquake happen?
3.36am 24th August 2016
What was the magnitude?
6.2
How deep was the focus?
5.1km
What type of plate boundary was it on?
Collision
How much did it cost?
€10 Bn
How many people were injured?
400
Where was the epicenter?
Central Italy, southwest of the town of Norcia.
What month did the earthquake hit and why was it significant?
It hit in august, which is when the most tourists were around.
What were 3 secondary effects of the earthquake?
-Landslides blocked roads, making access difficult.
-Local residents suffered psychological damage.
-Farmers couldn’t do their job because of damaged equipment and buildings.
Why does Italy being a HIC make the response better?
Italy’s wealth allows it to have more hospitals, better trained and more rescue workers and better equipment; all of which increase response time and save more lives.
How does Italy’s money (HIC) allow it to prepare for earthquakes?
The country can afford to build earthquake-proof buildings with features like shock absorbers and cross braces that are less likely to collapse on people during an earthquake. Additionally, it can afford to plan ahead for an earthquake and plan a response, resulting in less deaths.
What were 3 immediate responses to the earthquake?
-5000 rescue workers were sent to help.
-A temporary hospital was set up.
-A €50 million emergency response was announced by the Italian Government.
