Nepal 2015 Flashcards
1
Q
Primary effects
How many people were killed
A
9000 people were killed
2
Q
What was the magnitude?
A
7.9
4
Q
How much did the damage cost
A
$5 billion
5
Q
Secondary effects
What effects did landslides cause
A
Flooding and damage to roads
6
Q
How many people did the avalanche on Mount Everest-a secondary impact of the earthquake kill?
A
19 people
7
Q
Immediate responses
What were immediate responses
A
Overseas aid was needed such as oxfam
300,000 people left Kathmandu
8
Q
Long term
What did long term responses include
A
An international conference to appeal for funding
