Natural Hazards - Gorkha, Nepal 2015 Earthquake Flashcards
What was the date?
25 April 2015
What was the magnitude?
7.8
What was the damage?
$7 billion (a third of Nepal’s economy)
How many people died in the avalanche on Mount Everest?
21 people, deadliest day on the mountain
What were some primary responses?
- 90% of soldiers from the Nepalese army
- Red Cross and Médecins Sans Frontières evacuated critically wounded via helicopter
What two plates collided to make the earthquake?
Indian continental plate and the Eurasian continental plate
How many were injured?
17,000
How many were made homeless?
1 million+
How many died?
9000
How much did India donate?
$1 billion in materials
How did Algeria aid Nepal?
$1 million + 70 volunteers
What particular important building in Khatmandu was destroyed?
Dharahara Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with 200 people
What percentage of schools were destroyed?
50%
How many aftershocks were there?
350 including a second earthquake on 12 May 2015 measuring 7.3
How much money did the UK’s DEC raise?
$125 million by September 2015
