Earthquake Nepal Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Nepal Earthquake
A
25 April 2015
2
Q
Where did it lie on the Richter Scale
A
7.9
3
Q
What were some primary effects of the Nepal Earthquake
A
- 9000 killed
- 20000 injured
- 8 million affected
- 3 million homes destroyed
- 7000 schools destroyed
- 50% shops destroyed
4
Q
What were some secondary effects of the earthquake
A
- Avalanche on Everest killed 19
- a landslide blocked the Kali Gandaki river
5
Q
What were the immediate responses
A
- 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
6
Q
what were the long-term responses
A
- Roads repaired and landslides cleared
- 7000 schools rebuilt/repaired
- Stricter controls on building codes
7
Q
How many schools destroyed
A
7000
8
Q
how many people died
A
9000 killed
9
Q
how many people injured
A
20000 people
10
Q
how many people died on Mount Everest as a result of an avalanche
A
19 people
