Living with Earthquakes in Nepal (MANAGEMENT) Case Study - H. E. Flashcards
Can earthquakes be prevented?
No
What element of earthquakes can be managed?
The effects of them, eg landslides
Name one example of an issue in Nepal that limits the successful mitigation of landslides.
Deforestation for fuel and building materials is known to reduce soil stability however the demand outweighs the risk
Name two NGOs that have been established in Nepal to help modify the country’s vulnerability and state when they were established.
- National Society for Earthquake Technology, est 1993
- Disaster Preparedness Network, est 1996
Outline the five main tactics to modify vulnerability in Nepal.
- Mapping ‘shake zones’
- Building codes
- ‘Go bags’ encouraged
- Education
- Annual Earthquake Awareness day
What is the main facet of modifying loss in Nepal?
Humanitarian agencies
How many humanitarian agencies were deployed following the 2015 Gorkha earthquake?
330
Name two international organisations involved in helping after the April 2015 Gorkha earthquake.
UN, EU
Name three countries that were involved in helping after the Gorkha earthquake.
Indonesia, Japan, UK
Name two NGOs that helped after the Gorkha earthquake of April 2015
Red Cross, Shelter
How did the Gorkha earthquake help to prepare Nepal for future earthquakes?
It allowed analysis of the effectiveness of planning and strategies
How many deaths were anticipated in the city of Bharatpur?
30% of population
How many deaths were recorded in Bharatpur after the Gorkha earthquake?
No deaths were recorded in the city
Did all locations escape significant damage after the Gorkha earthquake?
No, rural areas and areas further from the Central Valley still suffered greatly
How did Nepal’s physical geography impact the administration of aid?
The mountainous topography made delivering aid very difficult, exacerbating the impacts of the earthquake
