Nepal Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
When did it happen?
A
25th April 2015
2
Q
Magnitude?
A
7.8 (Richter)
3
Q
Primary effects:
A
8632 people killed
14500 injured
18 were killed at Everest base camp
Landslides killed 2500
4
Q
Secondary effects:
A
2.8 million people homeless
Will take a decade to recover financially
1.1 million children denied access to education
Aftershocks damaged more buildings
Landslides damaged crops which led to long term food shortages
Lack of income from tourism as Everest was shut
5
Q
Short term responses:
A
Rescue teams and workers sent from India, UK and USA
UK donated £41 million
15000 temporary learning centres set up
6
Q
Long term responses:
A
Asian development bank donated $200 million to help the rebuilding process
Educating people on how to respond
