Earthquake of L'Aquila, Italy

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Created on: 25-02-14 20:28

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Earthquake of L'Aquila, Italy
- General info
  - L'Aquila, Itlay
  - 6th April 2009
  - 6.3 on richter scale
  - Movement along a crack at a destructive plate margin
- Preparation
  - Laws on construction standards, modern housing
  - Civil protection department that trains volunteers to help with rescue operations
- Primary effects
  - Around 290 deaths mostly from collapsed buildings
  - Hundreds injured
  - Thousands of buildings destroyed or damaged
  - Thousands of people made homeless
  - Bridges collapsed and a water pipe burst
- Secondary effects
  - Aftershocks hampered rescue efforts and caused more damage
  - Fires in collapsed buildings created more damage
  - Broken water pipe near the town of Paganica caused a landslide
- Immediate response
  - Camps were set up for homeless people with water, food and medical care
  - Ambulances, fire engines and the army were sent to rescue survivors
  - Cranes and diggers used to remove rubble
  - International teams with rescue dogs were sent in to look for survivors
  - Money was provided by the government to pay for rent and electricity and gas bills were suspended
- Long-term response
  - Italian prime minister promised to build a new town to replace L'Aquila as the capital of the area
  - Investigations were carried out into why the modern buildings weren't built to withstand earthquakes

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Report Mon 10th March, 2014 @ 23:07

Preparation, effects, short to long term response wrapped up in an MEDC case study - just what you need whatever your exam board if you are opting for this topic.