19.18.3 - Nepal-Gorkha Earthquake (2015)
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What was the magnitude of the Nepal-Gorkha earthquake?
💡 Hint: It is a significant number on the Richter scale.
Which two plates collided causing the earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about the geographical regions involved.
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What was the earthquake magnitude of the Nepal-Gorkha earthquake?
💡 Hint: It’s known as one of the largest earthquakes of that year.
True or False: The Nepal-Gorkha earthquake led to improvements in earthquake preparedness in the Himalayan region.
💡 Hint: Think about how disasters often lead to changes in policies.
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Given the magnitude of the Nepal-Gorkha earthquake, calculate the energy released in joules using the formula for moment magnitude. Discuss how this information could influence engineering practices.
💡 Hint: Use appropriate seismology formulas related to magnitude.
Assess the effectiveness of current building codes in the Himalayan states post-2015. What improvements can you suggest based on recent geophysical research?
💡 Hint: Examine how effective building codes are in light of changing geophysical data.
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