Earthquake Nepal Flashcards

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1
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When was the Nepal Earthquake

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25 April 2015

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2
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Where did it lie on the Richter Scale

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7.9

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What were some primary effects of the Nepal Earthquake

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  • 9000 killed
  • 20000 injured
  • 8 million affected
  • 3 million homes destroyed
  • 7000 schools destroyed
  • 50% shops destroyed
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What were some secondary effects of the earthquake

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  • Avalanche on Everest killed 19

- a landslide blocked the Kali Gandaki river

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What were the immediate responses

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  • Foreign Aid was crucial due to Nepals poor economy
  • Aid included rescue teams, water and medical support
  • 500000 tents provided for homeless
  • field hospitals set up
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what were the long-term responses

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  • Roads repaired and landslides cleared
  • 7000 schools rebuilt/repaired
  • Stricter controls on building codes
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How many schools destroyed

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7000

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8
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how many people died

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9000 killed

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9
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how many people injured

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20000 people

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10
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how many people died on Mount Everest as a result of an avalanche

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19 people

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