Nepal Earthquake case study

Question 1

Nepal Earthquake CS - Causes

Answer 1

There were collision plate margins between Indian plate and Eurasian plate.

Question 2

Nepal Earthquake CS - Management

Answer 2

Temporary Shelters were built.

Question 3

Nepal Earthquake CS - Primary effects

Answer 3

8,841 people died, over 16800 injured and 1 million homeless. A reduced supply of water, food, electricity. Historic buildings and temples in Kathmandu, Harar tower a UNESCO world heritage site, 20 hospitals and 50% of schools destroyed. 352 aftershocks

Question 4

Nepal Earthquakes CS - Secondary effects

Answer 4

The earthquake happened just before the monsoon season when rice is planted, 2/3 of the population depend on rice. Triggered and avalanche - 19 people died.

Question 5

Nepal Earthquake CS - Immediate responses

Answer 5

Nepal requested a lot of help from other countries. The USDEC raised $126 million to provide to rebuild most severely hit areas.
Temporary shelter was set up.

Question 6

Nepal Earthquake CS - Long term responses

Answer 6

The nepal government carried out a post disaster and needs assessment, They said 23 areas need full rebuilding as they were very important.