P1: Nepal earthquake FINISHED Flashcards
P1: Section A: Natural hazards (10 cards)
1
Q
When was it?
A
April 25th 2015
2
Q
Where was the epicentre?
A
Kathmandu, Nepal. On the Himalayas, near Mt. Everest.
3
Q
What was the magnitude?
A
7.8
4
Q
Explain the causes: (plate boundary)
A
- Happened on a collision plate boundary (Indian plate and Eurasian plate).
- Because they are both continental, neither one will sink down, so they are both forced upwards creating the Himalayas.
- Strain energy builds up over time, and is then released as an earthquake.
5
Q
List three primary effects:
A
- 9000 people died, 20,000 injured.
- Avalanches on Everest killed at least 19 people (greatest loss of life on the mountain in a single incident)
- landslides and avalanches blocked the road and slowed relief.
6
Q
List three secondary effects:
A
- 3 million people were left homeless
- Cost of damage is estimated to be over 5 billion US dollars
- 1.4 million people needed food, water, shelter in the days and weeks after the earthquake.
7
Q
List 3 immediate responses:
A
- Search and rescue teams, water and medical support arrived quickly from countries such as the UK, India and China.
- Field hospitals were set up to support overcrowded main hospitals
- 300,000 people migrated from Kathmandu to seek shelter and support with family and friends.
8
Q
List 2 long term responses:
A
- Repairs to Everest base camp trekking routes. By August 2015 new routes had been established and the mountain re-opened to climbers
- Thousands of homeless people were rehoused. 7000 schools were rebuilt.
9
Q
What kind of country is Nepal?
A
LIC
10
Q
Where is Nepal?
A
Asia. Boarders India and China.
