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8 Cards in this Set
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When was the L'Aquila earthquake caused?
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It was caused on 6th April 2009
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How was the earthquake caused?
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It was due to the movement along a crack in a plate at a destructive plate margin.
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How powerful was the E=earthquake?
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The earthquake measured 6.3 on the Richter scale.
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How had L'Aquila prepared for earthquakes prior to the event.
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-They had laws on construction standards.
-Some modern buildings hadn't been built to withstand an earthquake. -Civil protection department was in place with volunteers available to help should there be an earthquake. |
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What were the primary effects of the earthquake?
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-290 people died (collapsed buildings)
-Hundreds of people injured -Thousands of buildings destroyed -Thousands of people made homeless -Fossa bridge collapsed and water pipe broken near town of Paganica |
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What were the secondary effects of the earthquake?
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-Aftershocks hampered rescue efforts and caused more damage.
-Fires in collapsed buildings - Broken waterpipe caused a land slide near Paganica |
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What was the immediate response?
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-Camps were set up for the homeless with water, food and medical care
-Ambulances, fire engines and the army were sent in to rescue survivors. -Cranes and diggers were used to remove rubble -International teams with rescue dogs were sent in to find survivors. -Money was provided by government to pay rent, gas bills and electricity was suspended. |
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What was the long term response?
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-Italian prime minister promised to build a new town to replace L'Aquila as the capital of the area.
-An investigation is launched into why buildings weren't earthquake proof |
