CaseStudyNH: L'Aquila Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
Primary effects?
A
- 308 people killed
- 10,000-15,000 buildings collapsed
2
Q
Secondary effects?
A
- landslide
- number of students at the university decreased
- 88,000 unemployed
- lack of housing caused rents and house prices to increase
3
Q
Immediate responses?
A
- searched for survivors
- the EU granted money
4
Q
Long term responses?
A
- residents did not have to pay taxes in 2010
- students were given free public transports
5
Q
What was it caused by?
A
It was caused by the Eurasian and African plate movements along a destructive plate margin
6
Q
What was the magnitude?
A
6.3
7
Q
When did it happen?
A
April 6th 2009
