2005 Kashmir Earthquake
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When did the 2005 Kashmir earthquake occur?
At 08:50am on the 8th of October
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What caused the 2005 Kashmir earthquake?
The collision between the Eurasion & Indian plates
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What was the magnitude of the 2005 Kashmir earthquake?
7\.6
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What was the focal depth of the 2005 Kashmir earthquake?
15km
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How many significant aftershocks came after the 2005 Kashmir earthquake?
Over 978
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What were the social effects of the 2005 Kashmir earthquake?
87,350 dead, 138,000 injured & 3.5 million homeless, entire villages wiped out
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What were the economic effects of the 2005 Kashmir earthquake?
Country lost equivalent to 2.6% of its GDP
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What were the environmental effects of the 2005 Kashmir earthquake?
Around 250,000 farm animals died
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What secondary hazards came from the 2005 Kashmir earthquake?
Landslides, aftershocks
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