Global Hazards - Nepal Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
How many deaths
A
9000
2
Q
Donations
A
$1 billion India and China
3
Q
Long term management
A
7000 schools rebuilt
Cash for work - paid to rebuild the place
Water purifiers
4
Q
Social Problems
A
8 million effected
Dharaha tower and 180 historical buildings
Rural access to family blocked and lack of communication - anxiety and stress
5
Q
Short term aid
A
Blankets 10 tonnes
50 tonnes of water
22 tonnes of food from India
6
Q
Environmental problems
A
Pollution
Landslides
Avalanches deaths at the base camp
7
Q
Why did it happen
A
Collision plate boundary of Eurasian and Indian plate
Pressure built up
Overcame
8
Q
Main stats
A
25 april 2015
7.8 magnitude
Gorkha district
