Nepal Earthquake

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.