nepal 2015 eathquake

Question 1

when did the earthquake occur?

Answer 1

25 April 2015

Question 2

what was the magnitude of the earthquake?

Answer 2

7.8 on richter scale

Question 3

where was the epicentre?

Answer 3

just outside of capital (Kathmandu)

Question 4

what were primary effects of earthquake?

Answer 4

• 8632 people killed immediately.
• 14,500 left with injuries.
• landslides killed 2500 people.
• 600,000 homes destroyed.
• 7000 schools destroyed.

Question 5

what were secondary effects of the earthquake?

Answer 5

• 2.8 million people made homeless.
• 1.1 million children denied access to education.
• tourism reduced due to damage of heritage sites and Everest.
• $6.6 billion total cost of rebuilding.

Question 6

short term responses

Answer 6

• rescue teams sent equipment from USA, Pakistan, Germany and India, UK
• UK public donated £41 million
• Oxfam donated clean water to over 400,000
• IR provided 2500 meals

Question 7

long term responses

Answer 7

• medical teams remain active and education people about future events
• new national building codes enforced.
• Oxfam ran cash for work program, helping 15000 people earn as they rebuilt homes
• Facebook designed safety check for loved ones