Nepal Earthquake Case Study Flashcards
Magnitude
7.8
Date
25 April 2015
Epicentre Location
Near the village of Barpak in the Gorkha District
Casualties
~9000 deaths
People Injured
~22000 injured
Heritage sites destroyed
Dharahara Tower and Kathmandu Durbar Square
Everest avalanche deaths
22 deaths, deadliest on record
Economic losses
$10 billion (~50% of GDP)
International Aid
Global rescue efforts, long term rebuilding
natural disaster was triggered by the earthquake on Mount Everest
Avalanche
The avalanche resulted in significant casualties and disruptions.
number of homes destroyed or damaged in the earthquake
> 600,000 homes destroyed and ~285,000 damaged
This led to severe housing shortages in the affected areas.
secondary impacts
Economic losses
food shortages
displacement
These impacts illustrate the long-term consequences of the disaster.
immediate responses
Search and rescue operations
temporary shelters
distribution of supplies
These responses were crucial in the immediate aftermath of the disaster.
international organizations that provided emergency aid after the earthquake
Red Cross
and
UNICEF
These organizations played a vital role in supporting recovery efforts.
long-term response to support reconstruction efforts
Reconstruction efforts with the support of international donors
This collaborative effort aimed to rebuild affected areas sustainably.
assessment implemented to guide rebuilding strategies
Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA)
The PDNA helped prioritize needs and allocate resources effectively.
What kind of training programs initiated post-earthquake
Training programs for building earthquake-resistant structures
These programs aimed to enhance future resilience against earthquakes.
authority that was developed to oversee rebuilding after the earthquake
National Reconstruction Authority
This authority was essential for coordinating reconstruction efforts.
The earthquake was followed by a major aftershock of magnitude _______ on 12th May 2015.
7.3
This aftershock added to the challenges faced by recovery efforts.
landslides cause _________________
blocked roads and hindered rescue efforts
