Kashmir, Pakistan, LEDC Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
What magnitude was the earthquake?
A
7.6
2
Q
On which boundary was the earthquake caused on?
A
Destructive (Indian plate forced under the Eurasian plate)
3
Q
How many aftershock were there by 27th October 2005?
A
978
4
Q
What was the cost of the damage?
A
$5 billion
5
Q
What percentage of the town of Uri was destroyed?
A
80%
6
Q
How many deaths?
A
80,000
7
Q
How many made homeless?
A
3,000,000
8
Q
What did the Pakistani government set up to coordinate with NGO’s and International agencies?
A
Federal Relief Commission (FRC) and the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA)
9
Q
How many people were relocated?
A
40,000
10
Q
When did the earthquake happen?
A
8th October 2005
