L'Aquila Earthquake, Italy

Question 1

When did the L’Aquila earthquake occur?

Answer 1

6th April 2009

Question 2

What type of plate boundary did the L’Aquila earthquake occur at?

Answer 2

Destructive

Question 3

How many people died in the L’Aquila earthquake?

Answer 3

More than 300

Question 4

How many were injured in L’Aquila earthquake?

Answer 4

1500

Question 5

How many buildings were destroyed in L’Aquila earthquake?

Answer 5

15000

Question 6

Which key buildings were destroyed in L’Aquila?

Answer 6

San Salvatore hospital and many medieval churches

Question 7

How many were left homeless after L’Aquila earthquake?

Answer 7

60,000

Question 8

How many were left unemployed after L’Aquila earthquake?

Answer 8

88,000

Question 9

What caused more damage in collapsed buildings in L’Aquila?

Answer 9

Fires

Question 10

What happened to the house prices and rents in L’Aquila?

Answer 10

There was a housing shortage so prices increased

Question 11

How long did it take the Italian Red Cross to respond to L’Aquila earthquake?

Answer 11

1 hour

Question 12

What did the Italian Red Cross take to L’Aquila?

Answer 12

7 dogs and a temporary hospital

Question 13

What were suspended to help local people recover after L’Aquila earthquake?

Answer 13

Mortgages and bills for sky tv, gas and electric

Question 14

What did the post office do for small businesses in L’Aquila?

Answer 14

Free mobile calls and deliveries

Question 15

What did residents not pay during 2010 in L’Aquila?

Answer 15

Taxes

Question 16

What help did university students get in L’Aquila?

Answer 16

Free public transport and no fees for 3 years

Question 17

How long did it take to rebuild historic centres in L’Aquila?

Answer 17

15 years