Nepal 2015 eq Flashcards
(33 cards)
When did the Nepal Earthquake occur?
25th April 2015 at 11:26am
What was the magnitude and depth of the earthquake?
Magnitude 7.9 and depth of 8km
Where was the epicentre of the earthquake?
60km northwest of Kathmandu
What type of plate boundary caused the earthquake?
Collision boundary (Indian Plate and Eurasian Plate)
What is the development level of Nepal?
Low-income country
What was the population of Kathmandu at the time?
Over 800,000
How many people died and were injured in the earthquake?
9,000 deaths and 19,000 injured
How many people were affected and made homeless?
Over 8 million affected and 3 million made homeless
What infrastructure and services were damaged?
Electricity, water, and communication were disrupted
How many schools were destroyed?
Over 7,000 schools
What impact did the quake have on shops and food supply?
50% of shops destroyed, affecting food supply
What was the estimated economic cost?
$5 billion in damage
What impact did it have on hospitals and transport?
Hospitals were overwhelmed and Kathmandu airport became congested
What happened on Mount Everest due to the earthquake?
Avalanches killed 17 people
What happened in the Langtang region?
Avalanche left 250 people missing
What natural hazard occurred due to a landslide?
Kali Gandaki River was blocked, creating a flood risk
How did the earthquake affect tourism?
Tourism dropped sharply, affecting jobs and income
Why was there a food shortage?
Rice seed stores were destroyed
What happened to entire villages?
Entire villages were flattened
What was the estimated economic loss?
9–50% of Nepal’s GDP (according to USGS)
Why was the drop in tourism significant?
Tourism is a vital source of income for Nepal
What aid did India and China provide?
$1 billion in aid
How did the UK respond?
Sent 100+ search and rescue experts, Chinook helicopters, and £73m in aid
What did the Red Cross and NGOs do?
Provided emergency aid and field hospitals
