Tectonic Hazards In Contrasting Countries Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Nepal earthquake?
A
25th April 2015
2
Q
What was the magnitude of the Nepal earthquake?
A
7.8
3
Q
Primary effects of the Nepal earthquake
A
9000 people died
800,000 buildings destroyed
Cost of damage US 5 billion
4
Q
Secondary effects of Nepal earthquake
A
Triggered avalanche on Mount Everest which killed 18
Lack of clean water which killed 13 people
5
Q
Immediate responses to the Nepal earthquake
A
Damaged roads meant emergency workers couldn’t access the dead bodies
Oxfam provided water and medicine
6
Q
Long term responses of Nepal earthquake
A
Work bank group financed 500 million dollars if projects to build better housing
Heritage sites reopened to encourage tourism
