29.12.2. 2015 Nepal Earthquake (Mw 7.8)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the moment magnitude of the 2015 Nepal Earthquake?

   Hint

   Refer to the section on the case study.

2. 2.

   Define structural vulnerability.

   Hint

   Think about how buildings react to seismic forces.

3. 3.

   What was the Mw of the 2015 Nepal Earthquake?

   • 7.8
   • 6.5
   • 8.1

   Hint

   Refer to the case mentioned in the section.

4. 4.

   True or False: Greater depth of an earthquake results in a higher intensity of shaking.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how seismic waves propagate.

5. 5.

   Assess the role of building codes in urban areas of Nepal before the 2015 earthquake and predict possible improvements post-event.

   Hint

   Look into the variations in standards across communities.

6. 6.

   Discuss how public awareness and preparedness can mitigate impacts during future earthquakes in Nepal.

   Hint

   Consider current strategies used globally for earthquake preparedness.