nepal earthquake
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Why did lots of countries / NGOs send aid over the weekend and where did they send it to?
What is an NGO?
Nepal Earthquake
Starter:1. What do you know about Nepal?
2. What key words can you remember about earthquakes?
Using Geographical language describe the location of Nepal.
Comparing Nepal and the UK
Nepal
• Population – 28 million.
• 0.21 doctors per 1,000 people.
• GDP Per Capita - $2,400 per person.
• Sanitation – 36.7% of population.
• Literacy Rate – 57%
United Kingdom
• Population – 63 million.
• 2.8 doctors per 1,000 people.
• GDP Per Capita - $37,700
• Sanitation – 100% of population.
• Literacy Rate – 99%
Compare Nepal and the United Kingdom. Why might Nepal struggle to deal with
the impact of an Earthquake alone?
The Earthquake
• Saturday 25th April
• Magnitude 7.8
What type of plate boundary is this?
Draw a diagram showing what is happening. (use plate names)
Impacts of the Nepal Earthquake
Kathmandu – Patan Durbar Square
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/nepal-earthquake-terrifying-video-shows-moment-avalanche-hit-everest-base-camp-10205812.html
Avalanche at Base Camp
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/04/150426-nepal-earthquake-devastation-pictures/
National Geographic Pictures
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02q2wzp
Radio 5 Live – Worker on the Ground
Why was the Earthquake in Nepal on Saturday so deadly?
High magnitude – 7.8 on the Richter Scale (most powerful in 80 years in the region)
Shallow – only 11km below the ground.
Caused landslides and avalanches.
Significant aftershocks, up to 6.7 on the Richter Scale.
Consequences of the Earthquake
In your exercise book write a paragraph. Include:
- Short Term (immediate consequences)
- Long Term Consequences
- What aid (support) is needed and why.