L'Aquila Earthquake, 2009 Italy (HIC) # Flashcards
1
Q
How many people died in the L’Aquila earthquake?
A
308
2
Q
How many people were injured in the L’Aquila earthquake?
A
1,500
3
Q
When was the L’Aquila earthquake?
A
6 April 2009
4
Q
What was the L’Aquila earthquake on the Richter scale?
A
6.3
5
Q
Where was the L’Aquila earthquake?
A
region of Abruzzo, in central Italy.
6
Q
What was the type of plate boundary of the L’Aquila earthquake?
A
Destructive plate boundary - African plate subducts beneath the Eurasian plate.
7
Q
What were the primary effects of the L’Aquila earthquake?
A
- 308 people were killed
- 1,500 people were injured
- 67,000 people were homeless
- 10,000 - 15,000 buildings collapsed.
- 11 billion dollar damage
8
Q
What were the secondary effects of the L’Aquila earthquake?
A
- Lack of housing for all residents meant an increase in house prices and rents.
- aftershocks triggering landslides and rockfall, causing damage to housing and transport.
- A landslide and mudflow were caused by a burst main water supply pipeline.
9
Q
What were the immediate responses of the L’Aquila earthquake?
A
- 10,000 people sheltered in hotels.
- 40,000 tents were given out.
- Italian Red Cross was searching for survivors supported by seven dog units, 36 ambulances, and a temporary hospital within an hour. - the Red Cross distributed water, hot meals, tents and blankets.
- The British Red Cross raised £171,000 in support.
- The Italian Post Office offered free mobile calls.
10
Q
What were the long-term responses of the L’Aquila earthquake?
A
- Residents did not have to pay taxes during 2010.
- Students were given free public transport.
- Students were exempt from university fees for three years.
- Homes took several years to rebuild.
11
Q
What was the GDP per capita of L’Aquila, Italy?
A
32,800 us dollars (2015)
