Nepal (2015)

Where is Nepal ?

Nepal is in Asia, in the Himalayas

Is it an LIC / NEE or HIC

LIC

What type of plate boundary does it sit on?

Destructive

What magnitude was the earthquake?

7.9

How many people were left homeless?

3 million

How many dollars was lost due to damage?

$5 billion

How many people died?

9,000

How many people were injured?

20,000

What fraction of the population was affected?

1/3

What blocked the Gandaki river and what then happened?

A landslide blocked the river, causing flooding.

How many people were in need of food , water and shelter?

1.4 million

How many schools were destroyed?

7,000

What happened on Mount Everest?

Avalanches

How many people were killed on Mount Everest ?

19

How many people went missing on Mount Everest

250

What else did the earthquake cause?

Landslides, avalanches and blocked roads

What was affected?

Electricity, water, sanitation and communication.

How were people rescued on Mount Everest?

By rescue helicopter

How much money did the UK Disaster Emergency Committee raise?

$126 million

How many tents were provided and what was it called?

Half a million tents, ‘field of tents’

What social media was used to see if people were safe?

Facebook

What did locals do immediately?

Move rubble to help trapped people

What did they repair / rebuild?

Schools, Everest routes and camps, Tourism sites

Who provided aid ?

UK, India and China

What did they tighten control on after?

Building codes