Nepal Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Nepal Earthquake?
A
11:56am
25th April 2015
2
Q
What was the Richter Scale rating of the Earthquake?
A
7.8
3
Q
How many died?
A
8,600
4
Q
How many people were injured?
A
14,500
5
Q
How many people were made homeless?
A
2.8 million
6
Q
What were the Short term responses?
A
- Emergency services search for people
- People search for people
- Equipment brought in to move rubble
- Nepalese government requested aid
- Dogs sent in
- Heat seeking equipment
7
Q
Primary effects of the Nepal Earthquake
A
- 9,000 people died
- 5,000 schools destroyed
- Big after shock 1 hour later
8
Q
Secondary effect
A
- Disease spread in crowded areas
- Avalanche on Mount Everest
- 1.1 million children deprived
9
Q
Long term responses
A
- Rebuilding schools and hospitals
* Reconstruction of road Lukla
