Tectonic case studies -L'Aquila earthquake 2009

What was the magnitude of the L'Aquila earthquake?

• 6.5Mw

• 6.3Mw

• 7.1Mw

• 5.8Mw

On what date did the L'Aquila earthquake occur?

• 6 April 2008

• 6 April 2009

• 6 May 2009

• 7 April 2009

What was the depth of the L'Aquila earthquake?

• 5 miles

• 5.88 miles

• 10.88 miles

• 3 miles

At what time did the L'Aquila earthquake strike?

• 1.32am

• 5.32am

• 3:32 am

• 2.32am

Which of the following structures collapsed in the 4.8Mw aftershock?

• A university library

• A hospital

• A bridge

• A shopping mall

Identify two of the primary effects of the L'Aquila earthquake

• Approximately 1,500 people injured

• The number of students at L'Aquila University decreased

• 25,000 tents provided

• 15,000 buildings collapsed

How many people were made homeless as a result of the L'Aquila earthquake?

• 1550

• 309

• 67 500

• 11 000

What happened to the Basilica of Saint Bernardino of Siena during the L'Aquila earthquake?

• It was used as a shelter for homeless people

• Its apse was seriously damaged, and its bell tower collapsed

• It collapsed completely

• It remained undamaged

What was the impact of the L'Aquila earthquake on the local housing market?

• Many new houses were built

• House prices decreased significantly

• Lack of housing led to increased rents and house prices

• Housing became more affordable

How much did the EU grant from its Solidarity Fund for the major disasters to begin rebuilding L'Aquila after the earthquake?

• $552.9 million

• $529.9 million

• $525.9 million

• $595.2 million