Nepal Earthquake 2015 Flashcards
What is GDP per capita in Nepal?
$2400
How much of their GDP in spent on healthcare?
5.5%
How many doctors per 1000 are there?
0.21
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
7.8 on the Richter Scale
Why is Nepal hard to access?
Only has 1 international airport which was damaged. Limited electricity. Damage to roads and infrastructure
Why was April a bad time?
Start of climbing season on Mount Everest
Was there any warning?
No warning systems and no way to communicate the warning even if there was
How many houses were destroyed?
130 000
What physical factors have worsened the disaster?
Himalayas - 19 people killed in Everest due to avalanches. Hundreds more killed in trekking villages
How many people died?
7 500
How many people are missing?
15 000
What is likely to happen after the event?
Cholera outbreak due to sanitation projects taking a long time to be repaired
Rationale?
Shows how physical factors can lead to disaster
Sources?
CIA World Factbook, bbc
