tectonic hazards: LIC nepal & HIC italy earthquake
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where did the nepal earthquake happen
Gorkha nepal
when did the nepal earthquake occur ?
25 April 2015
what was the magnitude of the nepal earthquake ?
7.8 richter
where was the epicentre of the nepal earthquake ?
barpak 80km from Kathmandu
how many people died ?
8841
how many people were injured ?
16800
how many people became homeless ?
1 million
other primary effects
historic buildings and temples in kathmandu were damaged
many modern buildings collapsed
how many hospitals were destroyed ?
26
how many schools were destroyed ?
50%
what were the secondary effects of the nepal earthquake ?
earthquake triggered an avalanche on mount everest killing 19 people
what were the other secondary effects of the nepal earthquake ?
tourism, employment and income decreased
food shortages due to loss of rice seed
how much money did the UK raise to provide emergency aid ?
US$ 126 million
what were the immediate responses after the nepal earthquake ?
red cross set up shelters
mountainous terrain and inadequate roads make aid difficult
What areas needed rebuilding ?
23 areas : housing, schools, roads, agriculture
where did the italy earthquake occur ?
L’aquila Italy
when did the Italy earthquake occur ?
6th April 2009
what was the magnitude of the Italy earthquake ?
6.3
where was the epicentre of the Italy earthquake ?
7km from L’Aquila
how many people dies in the italy earthquake ?
308
how many people were injured in the italy earthquake ?
1500
how many people were made homeless due to the italy earthquake ?
67500
how many buildings collapsed in the italy earthquake ?
10000-15000
how much was the cost of the damage ?
US$ 11434 million
what were the secondary effects of the italy earthquake ?
aftershocks triggered landslides and rockfalls damaging housing and transport
what immediate responses did hotels provide ?
shelter for 10000 and 400000 tents were given out
how much money did the british red cross raise ?
£171000
what were the long term responses ?
residents did not have to pay taxes in 2010
new settlements for 20000 residents