Read the text again and answer the questions.
1) How did Luca know it was an earthquakes?
Luca knew it was an earthquake because he felt his bed shaking.
2) What might be one of the causes of earthquakes?
One of the causes of earthquakes might be 'fracking' (the process of drilling down into the earth...).
3) What happened in 1950-51 in Austria?
In 1950-51 about 650 avalanches killed many people and damaged many buildings.
4) What are the main causes of avalanches?
The main causes of avalanches are heavy snowfalls, loud noises, vibrations and increases in temperature (climate change).
5) What happened when Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans?
When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, 80% of the city was submerged under dirty water. Nearly 2 000 people died and thousands of people lost their homes.
6) Why is Claire worried about the future?
Clair is worried about the future because her city hasn't recovered from the disaster yet. So, she wonders if her city will remain so vulnerable.
