Case Study: Nepal Earthquake 2015 Flashcards
Where was the epicentre?
Between the capital, Kathmandu and the city of Pokhara
What were the immediate effects?
Buildings collapsed due to poor construction and lack of foundations
What did the earthquake trigger in the Himalayas?
Avalanches
Rockfalls
How many climbers and sherpas were killed at Everest base camp?
18
In what season did the earthquake occur?
The main tourist season, and people from all over the world were killed
How many people died?
8000
How many were injured?
14,500
How many were made homeless?
2.8 MILLION
what happened to the villages of the Ghorka region?
They were completely cut off as communications and roads were damaged
What happened to the dead?
They were cremated in funeral pyres
What happened to casulties?
They were carried to hospitals or treated in streets
What happened in terms of aftershock?
There were several on the Saturday night, up to 6.9 on the richter scale
How far was the country estimated to have been put back?
100 years
What was requested by the Nepalese government?
Outside assistance
Which countries sent aid initially?
USA
UK
Pakistan
India
How were dogs used in the rescue?
To seek out the missing, as well as using heat cameras
What aid was delivered? (5)
Water and water purification tablets
tents
blankets
solar lights
medical aid