Indo-Australian Plate colliding with the Eurasian Plate.
Primary Effects (2X)
• 9,000 killed and 20,000 injured.
• US $5B damage - power, water, sanitation and communications cut.
Secondary Effects (2X)
• Avalanche on Mount Everest killed at least 19 people.
• Landslides caused communication cut offs and blocking rivers leading to flooding.
Immediate Responses (2X)
• Overseas aid including NGO’s (e.g. Oxfam) - helicopters search rescue and supply drops in remote areas.
• 300,000 migrated from Kathmandu for shelter and support from family and friends.
Long Term Responses (2X)
• Over 7,000 schools rebuilt or repaired, roads repaired, landslides cleared and flood lakes drained, thousands of homeless people rehoused and homes rebuilt.
• Nepal hosted an international conference to seek technical and financial support (foreign aid).
