Nepal Earthquake Flashcards
What were the primary effects of the Nepal earthquake?
8,600 people died.
19,000 people were injured.
8 million affected.
3 million people made homeless.
1.4 million people needed support with access to water, food and shelter.
Electric and water supplies affected.
7,000 schools destroyed.
Total damage estimated at US $5 billion.
What were the secondary effects of the Nepal earthquake?
Avalanches and landslides were triggered by the quake, blocked roads restricting relief.
At least 19 people lost their lives on Mount Everest due to avalanches.
250 people were missing in the Langtang region due to an avalanche.
The Kali Gandaki River was blocked by a landslide, increasing the risk of flooding.
What were the immediate responses to the Nepal earthquake?
India and China provided over $1 billion of international aid.
Over 100 search and rescue responders, medics and disaster experts were provided by the UK, including 3 Chinook helicopters. Support from aid workers from charities such as the Red Cross came to help.
Temporary housing was provided, including 500,000 tents, ‘Tent city’ set up in Kathmandu.
What were the long-term responses to the Nepal earthquake?
$3 million grant provided by The Asian Development Bank (ADB) for immediate relief efforts and up to $200 million for the first phase of rehabilitation.
Many countries donated aid. £73 million was donated by the UK (£23 million by the government and £50 million by the public).
Stricter building codes were introduced.
When did the Nepal earthquake happen?
April 25th, 2015 at 11:26.
Where did the Nepal earthquake strike first?
60km South-West of Kathmandu.
What was the magnitude of the Nepal earthquake?
7.9.
What plate margin was the Nepal earthquake?
Indian and Eurasian.
