L,Aquila- HIC 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyPlate tectonicsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Amber clarkeCreated on: 14-06-15 16:05 Background 6th April 2009 6.3 on the richter scale Central Italy Eurasian plate and African plate boundary 1 of 3 Effects 305 died- many in their sleep as buildings collapsed 10,000 buildings damaged 34,000 living in temporary shelters rescue efforts where hampered by 300 aftershocks looting forced home and business owners to remain in unstable buildings 2 of 3 Responses Italy was criticised for failing to meet safety standards a government enquiry was made into the possibility of human error causinf the loss of lives 2009 G8 summit was held there to boost the economy new towns lanned for provincal capitals within two years th eold town would be re-built 3 of 3
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