Nepal earthquake

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  • What year did the earthquake in Nepal occur?
    2015
  • What type of country is Nepal classified as in this case study?
    Low-income country
  • What is the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Nepal?
    7.9 magnitude
  • What was Nepal's rank in the Human Development Index?
    145th out of 187
  • How many people were affected by the earthquake in Nepal?
    8 million people
  • How many people were injured in the earthquake?
    20,000 people
  • What was the death toll from the earthquake in Nepal?
    9,000 people
  • What natural disaster occurred as a result of the earthquake near Everest?
    Avalanche
  • How did the earthquake affect buildings in Nepal?
    Buildings collapsed and were severely damaged
  • What was the estimated cost of rebuilding after the earthquake?
    5 billion dollars
  • How does the economic cost of the earthquake in Nepal compare to Chile?
    Nepal's cost was lower than Chile's
  • How many people died on Everest due to the avalanche?
    19 people
  • What caused the roads to be blocked after the earthquake?
    Landslides and rock falls
  • What type of organization provided aid to Nepal after the earthquake?
    Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
  • Which well-known NGO was mentioned as providing aid?
    The Red Cross
  • What types of supplies did NGOs bring to Nepal?
    Food, shelter, and medical equipment
  • Why did Nepal rely on international aid after the earthquake?
    They lacked sufficient resources and funds
  • How did the earthquake impact Nepal's economy related to tourism?
    Tourism was significantly affected and needed recovery
  • What long-term efforts were made for recovery in Nepal?
    Search and rescue efforts and aid distribution
  • Which country provided a search and rescue team to Nepal?
    United Kingdom
  • What was one method used to deliver aid to remote villages in Nepal?
    Helicopter drops of supplies
  • What might exam questions focus on regarding the Nepal earthquake case study?
    Responses, impacts, or comparisons to Chile