Chapter 2 - Case Study, Earthquake L'Aquila, Italy Flashcards
When was the earthquake
6 April 2009 at 3:32Am
What did it measure on the Richter scale
6.3 struck L’Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy
Where was the epicentre
7km northwest of L’Aquila
Tell me some primary effects
308 people killed
1,500 people injured
67,500 made homeless
10,000-15,000 buildings collapsed eg churches and medieval buildings , a hospital too
$11,434 million of damage to l’Aquila
Tell me some secondary effects - occurred later and indirectly as a result of the initial earthquake
Aftershocks triggered landslides and rockfalls
Landslide and mudflow was caused by a burst main water supply pipeline
Numbers of students at l’aquila university has decreased
Lack of housing meant house and rent prices increased
Much of city’s central business district was cordoned off due to unsafe buildings- some red zones still exist which has reduced the amount of business, tourism and income
What immediate responses were made
For those made homeless, 10,000 people given shelter from hotels and 40,000 tents given out
Searched for survivors
Red Cross raised £171,000 in support
L’Aquila declared a state of emergency
EU granted $552.9 million
What are the long term responses
Residents didn’t have to pay tax until 2010
Students given free public transport and exempt from university fees for 3 years
Homes took several years to rebuild and historic centres
