Amatrice Earthquake 2016

Question 1

When?

Answer 1

24th August 2016 3:36am

Question 2

Where?

Answer 2

Amatrice Italy

Question 3

Development?

Answer 3

HIC

Question 4

Magnitude?

Answer 4

6.2Mw

Question 5

Plate boundary?

Answer 5

Collision boundary between Eurasian and African

Question 6

Primary effects

Answer 6

299 deaths
400 injuries
293 historic buildings damaged or destroyed
80% of historic old town destroyed despite reinforcements
Romolo capranica school completely collapsed
Total damage worth 21.9 billion euros

Question 7

Secondary effects

Answer 7

Facebook set up safety check feature
10,000 accommodated in 58 tent camps
12 helicopters and 70 dog teams supported rescue efforts
Italian Red Cross, 5000 soldiers and alpine guides searched for survivors
Jamie Oliver pledged donations for every plate of amatrice pasta served

Question 8

Long term responses

Answer 8

One year later, 2.4 million tonnes of rubble and debris remained in affected areas
New government initiative called ‘Italian homes’ rebuilt villages in traditional character but with earthquake proofing
Students did lessons in neighbouring school temporary classrooms