Gorkha Earthquake, 2015 Nepal (LIC) # Flashcards
1
Q
What are the primary effects of the Gorkha Earthquake?
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- 8,841 people died
- 16,800 people were injured
- 1 million people homeless
- 7,000 schools destroyed
- 26 hospitals destroyed
- International airport congested as aid arrived.
2
Q
What are the secondary effects of the Gorkha Earthquake?
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- Landslides and avalanches killed 19 on Mount Everest.
- Rice seed ruined, causing food shortages and income loss.
- Tourism employment and income declined.
- Blocked roads slowed aid.
- Landslide blocked the Kali Gandaki River so people evacuated in case of flooding.
3
Q
What are the immediate responses of the Gorkha Earthquake
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- 500,000 tents provided.
- Field hospitals set up.
- UN and World Health Organisation sent medical supplies to the worst affected districts.
- Rescues from avalanches on Mount Everest made by helicopter.
- Facebook launched a safety feature for users to indicate they were safe.
- Free Telephone calls
4
Q
What are the long-term responses of the Gorkha Earthquake?
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- Stricter building controls enforced.
- 34% of those effected were reported to still be in temporary or unrepaired homes in 2018.
- 274 million us dollars aid money committed to recovery.
- Lakes and river valleys cleared of landslide material to avoid flooding.
5
Q
When was the Gorkha Earthquake?
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25 April 2015.
6
Q
What did the Gorkha Earthquake reach on the Richter scale?
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7.8
7
Q
What was the GDP per capita of Gorkha Nepal?
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700 us dollars
8
Q
How many people died in the Gorkha Earthquake?
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8,841 and 16,800 injured
9
Q
Where was the Gorkha Earthquake?
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Gorkha, Nepal
