24.7.2. Nepal Earthquake (2015)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the epicentre of an earthquake?

   Hint

   Think about where the earthquake starts.

2. 2.

   Name one effect of the 2015 Nepal Earthquake.

   Hint

   Consider the impact on urban areas in Nepal.

3. 3.

   What was the magnitude of the 2015 Nepal Earthquake?

   • 6.5
   • 7.8
   • 8.0

   Hint

   Remember the scale of such natural disasters.

4. 4.

   True or False: The epicentre of an earthquake is the same as the hypocentre.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the definitions carefully.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how different building materials affect earthquake resilience, using the 2015 Nepal Earthquake as a case study.

   Hint

   Compare buildings that survived to those that didn’t.

6. 6.

   Propose a comprehensive urban development plan for Kathmandu considering seismic risk, referencing lessons from the 2015 earthquake.

   Hint

   Use the analysis of earthquake impacts as your foundation.