Restless Earth: Earthquakes-Rich

Question 1

Location

Answer 1

L’Aquila, Italy

Question 2

Facts

Answer 2

6th April 2009

6.3 on Richter Scale

Question 3

Cause of Earthquake

Answer 3

Movement along crack in plate at destructive margin

Question 4

Preparation for Earthquake

Answer 4

Laws on construction standards-buildings weren’t built to withstand earthquakes
Civil partnership department-trains volunteers with things like rescue operations

Question 5

Primary effects

Answer 5

Around 290 deaths due to building collapsing
Thousands of buildings damaged and destroyed
Thousands of people made homeless
Bridge near town Fossa collapsed and water pipes broke

Question 6

Secondary effects

Answer 6

Broken water pipe near town Paganica caused landslide
Fires in collapsed buildings caused more damage
Aftershocks hampered rescue efforts causing more damage

Question 7

Immediate responses

Answer 7

Camps set up for homeless people with water, food and medical care
Ambulances, fire engines and army sent to rescue survivor
Money provided by government to pay rent, gas and electricity bills were suspended
Cranes and diggers were used to remove rubble

Question 8

Long term responses

Answer 8

Italian Prime Minister promised to build a new town

Investigations to look into why modern buildings weren’t built to withstand earthquakes