L'Aquila Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Where is L’Aquila?
A
Central Italy
2
Q
In which year was the Earthquake?
A
5th April 2009
3
Q
Why was the Earthquake particularly devastating?
A
L’Aquila is a poorly constructed medieval town
4
Q
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
A
5.8
5
Q
What was the focus?
A
6 miles
6
Q
Which two plates were concerned?
A
African and Eurasian plate
7
Q
How many deaths?
A
291
8
Q
How many injuries?
A
1 500
9
Q
How many left homeless?
A
58 000 / 34 000
10
Q
How many buildings damaged?
A
11 000
11
Q
What was the cost to the government?
A
$4 billion
12
Q
How students were left without access to university?
A
28 000
13
Q
How many volunteers helped with the aftermath?
A
11 000
14
Q
How many tented settlements
A
161
15
Q
What did the red cross set up?
A
A field kitchen
