Nepal earthquake Flashcards
(15 cards)
When was the Nepal earthquake?
2015
What magnitudes was the Nepal earthquake?
7.9
Where was the epicentre of the Nepal earthquake?
60 km northwest of Kathmandu (the capital)
What plate boundary was the Nepal earthquake?
collision
How many people died in the Nepal earthquake?
9,000 people died
How many people were injured in the Nepal earthquake?
19,000 people were injured
How many shops were destroyed in the Nepal earthquake?
50%
How many people lost their lives on mount Everest due to an avalanche in the Nepal earthquake?
19
List the 4 secondary impacts of the Nepal earthquake?
Avalanches and landslides were triggered by the quake, blocking rocks and hampering the relief effort
Tourism employment and income declined (Nepal rely on)
Rice seed ruined, causing food shortage and income loss
How much money did India and china provide of international aid for the Nepal earthquake?
over $1 billion
What was used to coordinate the response of the Nepal earthquake?
The GIS tool “Crisis mapping”
Temporary housing was also provided, including a ‘Tent city’ in Kathmandu
How did face book contribute to the immediate response with the Nepal earthquake?
Facebook launched a safety feature for users to indicate they were safe
How many schools were rebuilt in Nepal?
7,000
How much money did the Asian Development bank give to rebuild schools?
$3 million grant
What happened to the lakes as a long term response?
Lakes that formed behind rivers damned by landslides were drained to avoid flooding.
