Nepal Flashcards
(22 cards)
What was the date of the Nepal Earthquake?
25 April 2015
What was the magnitude of the Nepal Earthquake?
7.8
Where was the epicentre of the Nepal Earthquake located?
Near Kathmandu
What type of plate boundary is involved in the Nepal Earthquake?
Destructive – Indo-Australian plate subducting under Eurasian plate
Approximately how many deaths resulted from the Nepal Earthquake?
~9,000 deaths
How many people were injured in the Nepal Earthquake?
Over 22,000 injured
How many homes were destroyed during the Nepal Earthquake?
500,000 homes destroyed
Which historic building collapsed during the Nepal Earthquake?
Dharahara Tower
What natural disasters blocked roads following the Nepal Earthquake?
Landslides and avalanches
What percentage of Nepal’s GDP is contributed by tourism?
9%
What was the immediate impact on tourism following the earthquake?
Tourism fell – Everest closed temporarily
How many people were killed by the avalanche on Mt Everest?
19 people
What was destroyed that led to food shortages after the earthquake?
Rice seed stores
What health risk increased in overcrowded camps after the earthquake?
Disease risk
Which countries sent search and rescue teams after the Nepal Earthquake?
India, China, UK
What organizations provided medical aid and water following the earthquake?
Red Cross and UN
How many tents were provided for the displaced after the earthquake?
500,000 tents
What platform was used for missing people and raising funds after the earthquake?
Social media
What long-term response involved introducing stricter regulations?
Stricter building codes introduced
What was one of the long-term rebuilding efforts after the earthquake?
Rebuilding of roads and homes
How much international aid was provided by the Asian Development Bank?
$274 million
What was reopened to encourage tourism after the earthquake?
Heritage sites
