nepal 2015 Flashcards
Where is Nepal located in relation to China and India?
Located between China and India, along the Himalayan mountains
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Nepal in 2015?
7-8 magnitude
What was the focus depth of the earthquake in Lanjung?
8 km deep
How far was the earthquake’s epicenter from Kathmandu?
50 miles NW of Kathmandu
What were the magnitudes of some significant aftershocks following the earthquake?
- 6.6
- 7.0
- 7.3
What type of plate boundary caused the earthquake in Nepal?
Collision plate boundary - Indian and Eurasian
How did the earthquake amplify social inequalities?
Struggle to find resources and support
What were the primary impacts of the earthquake in terms of casualties?
- 9000 died
- 20,000 injured
How many people were made homeless due to the earthquake?
8 million
What essential services were affected by the earthquake?
- Electricity
- Water supplies contaminated
How many schools were destroyed in the earthquake?
7000 schools
How many people needed support with access to food, water, and shelter?
14 million
What was the estimated cost of the earthquake?
85 billion
What date and time did the earthquake occur?
25th April 2015, 11:56 am
What secondary impacts resulted from the earthquake?
- Avalanches and landslides blocked roads
- Competition between India and China
- 19 people died due to Mt. Everest avalanches
- Kali Ghandaki River blocked due to landslide
What was one of the economic impacts of the earthquake?
Tourism employment and income declined
What short-term responses were implemented following the earthquake?
- India and China provided over $1 billion of international aid
- Temporary housing in tent cities
- Search and rescue by charities
- 1/2 million tents provided
What was a specific action taken by Facebook after the earthquake?
Launched a safety feature to indicate if users were safe
What long-term response involved funding from the Asian Development Bank?
A million grant provided for rehabilitation
How much was donated by the UK government and public for recovery efforts?
573 million
What infrastructure was repaired as part of the long-term recovery?
Homes and modernized structures
What issue was resolved to allow better movement of supplies?
Blockade in Indian border cleared
