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Friday, May 13, 2011

Read about the earthquake in Murcia and answer these questions:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13385997

1. Why did the funeral mass take place in a hangar-like structure?
2. What has happened to many buildings?
3. How many buildings have been affected according to Mr. Jodar?
4. What have people with fear done?
5. What have troops and emergency workers done?
6. What are inspection teams doing?
7. what will happen to badly damaged buildings?
8. What have bulldozers done?
9. What do seismologists expect?
10. Which earthquake in Spain has been worse than this one?

Earthquake Hits Southern Spain

Hi everybody!

Last Wednesday was a terrible day for our region, wasn't it? We were devastated by the news. I would like you to watch this video about the earthquake in Lorca and then answer some questions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fazIxIAjzI

1. The TV reporter saw something collapse. What was it?
2. How many people died according to the video?
3. What was the magnitude of the 1st earthquake?
4. And of the 2nd?
6. The National Geographic Institute says it has been the dealiest disaster since ...
7. What happened then?
8. How many people were injured?
9. Where did it take place?
10. What is the meaning of "deadly"?