LIC Earthquake (Nepal 2015) Flashcards
What type of plate boundary does Nepal sit on
A Destructive plate boundary (on the Eurasian and indian plate boundary)
What was the Magnetude of the earthquake
7.8 Richter Scale
How far from the capital was the Earthquake
50 Miles from the Capital (Kathmandu)
How deep was the Focus point
15km Deep
How many people died
9000 Died
How many people were injured
22,000 People injured
How many people where affected
8 million affected
What Fraction of the Population was affected
1/3 of the population
How much did the damage cost
$8 Billion
How many people died due to the avalanches on everest
19 people died
What where the main secondary effects
Landslides and Avalanches Blocking Roads
Which 3 countries provided Immediate responses
Uk, India and China
What was supplied in the immediate respose from other countires
They sent rescue teams and help eg. medics
Name 3 counties that provided Fiancial support
UK, EU and USA
What were 3 of the long term responses
Stricter building codes, 7000 schools rebuilt and Landslides being cleared
