Kashmir 2005 - Primary Impacts Flashcards
1
Q
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
A
7.6 Mw
2
Q
What plate boundary was it on?
A
Collision plate boundary
3
Q
How many people were killed?
A
100000 people killed
4
Q
How many people were injured?
A
138000 people
5
Q
What were the deaths and injuries largely a result of?
A
Modern building collapses (especially school buildings)
6
Q
What period was this during and what did this mean?
A
Month of Ramadan - many were asleep after pre-dawn meal: can’t react in time = deaths
7
Q
When was the earthquake?
A
Sunday morning in cold October 2005
8
Q
How many people were displaced?
A
3.5 million
9
Q
What proportion of Kashmir’s livestock were killed?
A
90%
