Nepal Earthquake REVISION case study Flashcards
1
Q
How many people died in the earthquake ?
A
8,841
2
Q
What was the magnitude?
A
7.8 (richtor scale)
3
Q
What date was it on ?
A
28 April, 2015
4
Q
How far away was the epicentre from the capital, Kathmandu?
A
80km northwest
5
Q
Primary effect ? How many were made homeless ?
A
1 million
6
Q
What was the name of the tower that was destroyed ?
A
Dharahara tower
7
Q
Secondary. What other hazard did the shake cause ?
A
An avalanche on Mount Everest
8
Q
How many after shocks were there ?
A
352
