What time did the earthquake occur and how has that effected the number of deaths?
It occurred at 3:32am. Because it was so early everyone was still asleep meaning that houses just collapsed on people.
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Approximately how many buildings collapsed?
10,000-15,000
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What were some primary effects of the earthquake?
Churches, monuments and medieval building that were worth a lot of money collapsed. Several buildings in L'Aquila University collapsed caused some injuries/deaths to students.
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How much did the damage cost overall?
US $11,434
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What are some secondary effects?
Aftershocks triggered langslides and rockfalls causing damage to transport. The number of students at L'Aquila University has decreased. Lack of housing meant the price and rent of houses increased. Tourism decreased.
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About how many people were made homeless. And where did they shelter?
10,000 people were made homeless. Tents were given out, some people sheltered in train carriages.
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What was the name of the president and what did he offer?
Slivio Berlusconi. He offered some if his homes as temporary shelters.
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