L5 - The Mountain Tsunami (Kashmir) Flashcards
What type of plate boundary is Kashmir situated on?
A collision plate boundary
What two plates are they?
Both continental (low-density granite) crust plates
What is the outcome of collision of the two plates?
Neither is destroyed, being the same type, but bucking takes place
What forms over time as the bucking of the plates continues?
Fold mountains i.e. The Himalayas
Where do earthquakes often happen?
On faults lines in collision zones
Are death rates higher or lower compared to volcanoes in poorer-world countries?
Higher
Where is Kashmir?
In one of the most remote regions of the world, mountain environment so already fragile and susceptible to landslides etc
What makes providing aid to Kashmir difficult?
A poor, largely agricultural region that is disrupted over India and Pakistan - conflict delays aid
When did the earthquake occur in Kashmir?
A winter Saturday morning when children were at school and some adults were asleep due to it being in Ramadan
What immediate aid was provided after the earthquake?
Helicopters flew banks, tents, basic provisions and medical supplies into the area
What long-term aid was provided after the earthquake?
Volunteers form charities and health services etc.
Government can be slow in getting going and can even mishandle aid - bureaucracy can easily get in the way
What did the UN provide after the earthquake?
2.4 m blankets
1.2 m quilts
170,000 plastic sheets
200,000 tarpaulins to strengthen the tents
Other than conflict, what were the main barriers to help?
Rain and hail Harsh winter Fresh landslides Poor literacy and education Many were displaced (3.5m), injured (138,000) and killed (100,000)
What is a Dhajji Dewari building made of?
Stone in mud mortar
Timber framework
