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Field observations from the Aquila, Italy earthquake of April 6, 2009 |
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| Authors: | T Rossetto N Peiris J E Alarcon E So S Sargeant M Free V Sword-Daniels D Del Re C Libberton E Verrucci P Sammonds J Faure Walker |
| Institution: | 1. Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT, UK 2. Risk Management Solutions Ltd., 30 Monument Street, London, EC3R 8NB, UK 3. AIR Worldwide Ltd., New London House, 6 London Street, London, EC3R 7LP, UK 4. Cambridge Architectural Research Ltd., 25 Gwydir Street #6, Cambridge, CB1 2LG, UK 5. British Geological Survey, Murchison House, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3LA, UK 6. Arup, 13 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 4BQ, UK 7. Sellafield Ltd., Sellafield, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1PG, UK 8. Department of Earth Science, University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT, UK |
| Abstract: | On April 6, 2009 an earthquake of magnitude 6.2 (Mw) struck the Abbruzzo region of Italy causing widespread damage to buildings in the city of L??Aquila and surrounding areas. This paper summarizes field observations made by the Earthquake Engineering Field Investigation Team (EEFIT) after the event. The paper presents an overview of seismological and geotechnical aspects of the earthquake as well as a summary of the observed damage to buildings and infrastructure. A brief overview of the earthquake casualties is also reported. |
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