Unit 4 - Case Studies (Kashmir Earthquake) Flashcards
Where is Kashmir?
It is a region in Pakistan
When did the earthquake occur?
On the 8th of October 2005
What magnitude was the earthquake?
7.6
What was it ranked on the mercalli scale as?
Severe
What was the depth of the earthquake?
15km
How many people were killed during the earthquake?
Around 87,000 people
How many people were injured during the earthquake?
138,000 people
What plate boundary is Kashmir located on and what are the two plate involved?
A convergent boundary - which consists of the Indo-Australian plate subducting under the Eurasian plate
What occurred as a secondary hazard?
Landslides
Why were so many buildings destroyed?
Due to the poor infrastructure - they are an LEDC so you would expect that
How many people were left homeless?
3.5 million - Due to the buildings being of a poor quality, there was hardly any infrastructure remaining
What else was also destroyed as a result of the earthquake?
Hospitals, which meant the injured were left waiting for relief aid - Farmland was also destroyed being no subsistence crops after the earthquake
Why were they so underprepared even though they are a country prone to earthquakes?
Because they are an LEDC so they money the government does have is proritised in making sure people have water, food and medical access.
What was the estimated amount of financial aid totaled too?
$5.8 billion
How many years did it take to rebuild?
More than 5 years
How many different countries, international organisations and non-governmental organisations offered relief aid?
40
What did different companies/countries/institutions send to the country as a form of relief?
Rescue equipment was sent via rescue helicopters - monetary donations, pledges, relief supplies (food, medical supplies, tents and blankets)
Why did the communication break down?
Due to the area being in a remote location
What services were left paralysed?
Hospitals, Schools and Rescue Services
How many school children died due to the schools collapsing on top of them?
19,000
What was the estimated damage and reconstruction costs?
More than $5 billion
Name an example of a charity organisation that supported the local community
The Red Cross
What led to contaminated water supplies which then spread disease?
Broken sewage pipes
