2025 Myanmar Earthquake Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
When was it
A
March 28th 2025
2
Q
What was the magnitude
A
7.7
3
Q
What kind of movement caused the earthquake
A
A strike-slip, where two blocks move horizontally along each other
4
Q
What was the depth
A
Relatively shallow, 10km deep with the epicentre in Myanmar
5
Q
Is it vulnerable
A
Yes, most geologically active area as it sits on top of the convergence of four tectonic plates, Eurasian, Indian, Sunda, and Burma micro plate
6
Q
How many dead
A
> 1,600
7
Q
Infrastructure
A
Wrecked roads and rubble impeding relief efforts
8
Q
Social impacts (disease)
A
Fear of cholera outbreak
9
Q
Shortage of…
A
Medical supplies, such as trauma kits, blood bags, and anaesthetics
10
Q
Disruption to… making it harder to distribute aid
A
Telecommunications and internet services
