Nepal Earthquake 2015 Flashcard

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What was the magnitude of the Nepal earthquake that struck on April 25, 2015?

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7.9

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What was the depth of the earthquake's focus?

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8 km

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Which city was the epicenter of the 2015 Nepal earthquake?

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Kathmandu

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What type of plate boundary caused the Nepal earthquake?

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Collision

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How many people lost their lives due to the earthquake?

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8632

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What was the estimated economic loss as a percentage of GDP?

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9% to 50%

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Which UNESCO World Heritage Site was affected by the earthquake? Options: Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Changu Narayan Temple, Pashupatinath

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Changu Narayan Temple

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What was one of the immediate responses to the earthquake?

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Providing temporary housing

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How many schools were destroyed in the earthquake?

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7000

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What was a significant secondary effect of the earthquake?

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Avalanches on Mount Everest