L'Aquila, Italy Earthquake HIC

Question 1

When did the L’Aquila earthquake occur and what type of plate boundary did it occur at?

Answer 1

April 6th 2009, destructive

Question 2

How many died?

Answer 2

More than 300

Question 3

How many were injured?

Answer 3

1,500

Question 4

How many buildings were destroyed?

Answer 4

15,000

Question 5

Which key buildings were destroyed?

Answer 5

San Salvatore Hospital and many medieval churches

Question 6

How man were left homeless?

Answer 6

60,000

Question 7

How many were left unemployed?

Answer 7

88,000

Question 8

What cause more damage in collapsed buildings?

Answer 8

Fires

Question 9

What happened to rents and house prices?

Answer 9

They increased

Question 10

How long did it take the Italian Red Cross to respond and what did they bring with them?

Answer 10

1 hour, 7 dogs and a temporary hospital

Question 11

What did the post office do for small businesses?

Answer 11

Free mobile calls and deliveries

Question 12

What did residents not have to pay during 2010?

Answer 12

Taxes

Question 13

What help did university students get?

Answer 13

Free public transport and no fees for 3 years

Question 14

How long will it take to rebuild historic centres?

Answer 14

15 years

Question 15

What were suspended to help local people recover?

Answer 15

Mortgages and bills for sky tv, gas and electric