Quiz on the L'Aquila Earthquake

What natural events are mentioned as inflicting harm upon people year on year?

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Floods and hurricanes

• All of the above

• None of the above

What was a key reason many L'Aquila residents were unconcerned about the risk of a large earthquake in early April 2009?

• Advice from the National Commission for Forecasting and Predicting Great Risks

• A recent history of no earthquakes in the area

• A government warning about potential risks

• A scientific report predicting no earthquakes

What did the Commission discuss at the March 31 meeting regarding citizen behavior?

• How more cautious behavior might reduce exposure to harm

• How to evacuate the city

• How to build earthquake-resistant homes

• How to predict future earthquakes

What did the British scientist Malcolm Sperrin say about scientific predictions?

• They should not be penalized if incorrect

• They are always accurate

• They should be avoided

• They are unnecessary

What does the term "disaster" mean in the glossary?

• A minor inconvenience.

• A natural hazard with no impact.

• A natural hazard leading to major loss of life and property.

• A predictable event.

What was the impact of the earthquake in August 2016 near L'Aquila?

• It caused no casualties.

• It killed more than 250 people.

• It was a minor tremor.

• It was predicted accurately.

What is a "natural hazard" as defined in the glossary?

• A man-made event.

• A naturally occurring event of sufficient magnitude to pose a threat.

• A predictable weather pattern.

• A minor inconvenience.

What was the Commission's response to Giuliani's warning?

• They took immediate action.

• They dismissed him as a 'non-scientist.'

• They supported his findings.

• They ignored the warning completely.

What precautionary measure could have reduced physical harm during the earthquake?

• Sleeping outdoors

• Lying under kitchen tables

• Evacuating the city

• Building stronger houses

What was the outcome of the appeal against the verdict for the seismologists?

• The appeal was denied

• The appeal was successful

• The appeal was postponed

• The appeal was ignored