nepal Flashcards
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Where did the earthquake occur?
Nepal, affecting Bangladesh, India, and China
The earthquake had a regional impact extending beyond Nepal.
When did the earthquake occur?
25th April 2015
The date marks a significant natural disaster in the region.
What type of geological boundary was involved in the earthquake?
Destructive plate boundary
This type of boundary is where one tectonic plate subducts under another.
How did the earthquake occur?
The Indo-Australian plate subducted under the Eurasian plate, leading to friction and a slip that caused a 7.8 magnitude earthquake
The interaction between tectonic plates is a common cause of earthquakes.
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
7.8 magnitude
This magnitude indicates a major earthquake with potential for severe damage.
What were the primary impacts of the earthquake?
Around 9,000 deaths, over 22,000 injuries, 800,000 buildings destroyed or damaged, 4 million homeless, damage cost over 5 billion USD, destroyed roads and bridges, 2 million without clean water
The scale of damage was extensive and affected millions.
What secondary impact did the earthquake have on Mount Everest?
Triggered an avalanche killing 18 people
The avalanche posed additional dangers beyond the earthquake itself.
What outbreak was caused by the lack of clean water after the earthquake?
Outbreak of typhus
This outbreak further complicated the humanitarian crisis.
What immediate responses were taken following the earthquake?
India and China sent rescue teams, charities provided medicine and food, Red Cross set up emergency shelters for 130,000 families
Immediate humanitarian efforts were crucial in addressing the disaster’s aftermath.
What long-term responses were implemented after the earthquake?
World Bank financed earthquake-resistant housing, repair of roads and irrigation systems, reopening of heritage sites, NGOs working on disaster resilience
Long-term recovery efforts focus on rebuilding and improving infrastructure.
Fill in the blank: The earthquake caused ________ people to be left homeless.
4 million
The massive displacement highlights the disaster’s impact on the population.
True or False: The road from Nepal into Tibet was reopened 2 years after the earthquake.
True
Infrastructure recovery is often a lengthy process after major disasters.
