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The Earthquake that shook Northern Italy Case Study: Emilia Romagna 2012

The Earthquake that shook Northern Italy Case Study: Emilia Romagna 2012. IGCSE Geography (0460). Causes of the Emilia Romagna Earthquake. 20 th of May 2012 Epicenter – Mirandola Focus depth between 6.5km. Magnitude 5.9 at Epicenter

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The Earthquake that shook Northern Italy Case Study: Emilia Romagna 2012

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  1. The Earthquake that shook Northern ItalyCase Study: Emilia Romagna 2012 IGCSE Geography (0460)

  2. Causes of the Emilia Romagna Earthquake • 20th of May 2012 • Epicenter – Mirandola • Focus depth between 6.5km. • Magnitude 5.9 at Epicenter • Padan-Adriatic Thrust Fault activated from North East to South West. • Largest earthquake in the area since the 14th Century.

  3. Effects of an Earthquake

  4. Effects • Liquefaction (reduction of soil strength • Ground fractures • Building damage (Many renaissance architecture damaged) • Building collapse • Economic Impact due to damage and collapse leading to reduced output • Homelessness • 15 deaths reported • People missing

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