L'Aquila Earthquake Long-Term Responses - Paper 1 Flashcards
A torch lit….
Procession, which took place with a Catholic mass on the anniversary of the earthquake, as a remembrance.
Residents did not have to…
Pay taxes during 2010.
What happened to students?
They were given free public transport, discounts on educational equipment and were exempt from University fees for 3 years
Homes and historic centres…
-Homes took several years to rebuild and historic centres are expected to take 15 years to rebuild.
What happened to 6 scientists and when?
In October 2012, 6 scientists and one government official were found guilty of manslaughter as they had no predicted the earthquake. They were accused of giving residents a false sense of confidence and seriously underestimated the risks. They each received 6 years in prison and were ordered to pay several million euros in damage. However in November 2014, the verdict was overturned for the 6 scientists.
