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• What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?

  Natural hazard: A naturally occurring event with the potential to cause loss of life or property. Natural disaster: When a natural hazard causes social, economic, and environmental damage.
• What is vulnerability in the context of natural hazards?

  Vulnerability refers to people's ability to cope with hazard events. The greater the hazard and the more vulnerability, the greater the disaster.
• What was the magnitude of the 2015 Nepal earthquake?

  The 2015 Nepal earthquake had a magnitude of 7.8.
• Where does Nepal sit in terms of tectonic plates?

  Nepal sits on a fault between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Pressure builds and releases as the plates compress.
• What are some of the social impacts of the 2015 Nepal earthquake?

  8633 deaths, Over 21,000 injuries, 3 million people made homeless, Many buildings collapsed in Kathmandu due to poor construction standards. Nepal’s emergency services were overwhelmed and needed international aid.
• What were some of the economic impacts of the 2015 Nepal earthquake?

  Lost $5 billion from GDP (25% of total), $6.6 billion required for rebuilding, Tourism fell, leading to job losses.
• What were the environmental impacts of the 2015 Nepal earthquake?

  Over 100 aftershocks caused further destruction and deaths.Landslides occurred in the mountainous regions, hindering rescue and aid efforts.
• Why was rescue and aid difficult in rural areas of Nepal after the earthquake?

  The mountainous terrain and landslides made it difficult for rescuers to access rural areas.