Case Study - L'Aquila Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
When was the L’Aquila earthquake?
A
6th April 2009
3:32 am
2
Q
What was the magnitude?
A
6.3 on the Richter Scale
3
Q
Where was the epicentre?
A
7km northwest of L’Aquila
4
Q
Give 3 examples of primary effects of the earthquake.
A
- buildings collapsed
- many churches and historical buildings were destroyed, e.g. the Basilica at St Bernadino
- people killed and injured
- several buildings in the L’Aquila University destroyed
5
Q
How many buildings collapsed?
A
10 - 15,000
6
Q
How many people were killed?
A
308
7
Q
How many people were injured?
A
1,500
8
Q
Give an example of a historic building that was destroyed.
A
Basilica at St Bernadino
9
Q
Give 3 examples of secondary effects of the earthquake.
A
- people made homeless
- aftershocks triggered landslides and rockfalls, damaging housing and transport
- a landslide and a mudflow caused by a burst mains water pipeline
- number of students able to atttend L’Aquila University declined due to building loss
- lack of housing meant house and rent prices went up
- the CBD was cordoned off, reducing business and income
10
Q
How many people were made homeless?
A
67,500
11
Q
How much did the earthquake cost to the economy?
A
€4 billion
12
Q
Give 3 examples of immediate responses to the earthquake.
A
- hotels provided shelter for people
- tents were given out
- 7 dogs, 36 ambulances and a temporary hospital aided search and rescue
- L’Aquila was declared a state of emergency, speeding up international aid
- British Red Cross raised money and gave out water, hot meals and blankets
- The Italian Red Cross started looking for survivors
- The DEC did not provide help
13
Q
How many people did hotels provide shelter for?
A
10,000
14
Q
How many tents were given out?
A
40,000
15
Q
How much money did the British Red Cross raise?
A
£171,000
