Chile and Nepal earthquakes (Tectonic hazards)

Question 1

When was the Chile earthquake

Answer 1

Feb 2010

Question 2

When was the Nepal earthquake

Answer 2

April 2015

Question 3

Chile HDI

Answer 3

41/187

Question 4

Nepal HDI

Answer 4

145/187

Question 5

Chile size

Answer 5

8.8, shallow focus (35km)

Question 6

Nepal size

Answer 6

7.9, shallow focus (15km)

Question 7

Chile damage

Answer 7

500 deaths, 12000 injured and 800000 people affected
US$30 billion
Chemical plant fire near Santiago
Coastal towns affected by tsunami

Question 8

Nepal damage

Answer 8

9000 deaths, 20000 injured and 8000000 affected
US$5 billion
19 deaths on Mount Everest
Isolated communities cut off

Question 9

Chile immediate responses

Answer 9

Key roads restored within 24 hrs
Most power and water restored within 10 days
$60 million national appeal
30000 emergency shelters

Question 10

Nepal immediate responses

Answer 10

Overseas aid - Oxfam
Helicopter searches

Question 11

Chile long term responses

Answer 11

Strong economy reduced need for foreign aid (copper main export)
BuildBackBetter 200000 households
Fully recovery within 4 years likely

Question 12

Nepal long term responses

Answer 12

roads repaired
international conference to seek support
Indian border blockade in 2015 caused massive shortages