Seismic Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Where & when
A
Nepal , Asia , 2015
2
Q
Boundary
A
Destructive
3
Q
Richter scale
A
7.9
4
Q
Social effects
A
Ancient monuments collapsed 8000 deaths 14,500 injured 2.8 million homeless 956 hospitals & clinics damaged 1.1 million deprived of a Normal childhood Cholera outbreak
5
Q
Political effects
A
6430 government buildings damaged
6
Q
Economic effects
A
Tourism decreased by 72%
45,000 classrooms destroyed/damaged
7
Q
Short term responses
A
Emergency services gave out noodles and tents
British gave £41 million and 310,000 helpers in first 2 weeks
Christian aid gave water tablets and 10,000 hygiene kits
8
Q
Long term responses
A
UN set up schools
Red Cross gave out grants
Government enforced stricter building codes
Geohazard international monitoring area
