Nepal Earthquake- Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
A
7.9
2
Q
Is Nepal a HIC or LIC
A
LIC
3
Q
When did the earthquake occur?
A
25th April 2015
4
Q
How many died?
A
9000
5
Q
How many injured?
A
20,000
6
Q
How many affected?
A
- 8 million
- 1/3 Nepal’s population
7
Q
How many left homeless?
A
3 million
8
Q
What was the cost of damage?
A
$5 billion
9
Q
What were the secondary effects?
A
- landslides
- avalanches
10
Q
What were the immediate responses?
A
- Search and rescue teams
- 1/2 million tents provided
- Financial aid from other countries
- 300,000 migrated
11
Q
What were the long-term responses?
A
- Roads repaired
- Landslides cleared
- Stricter controls on building codes
