The 2015 Gorkha earthquake, a magnitude 7.8 temblor, struck near Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 25, devastating the region. This seismic event caused widespread destruction, collapsing buildings, triggering landslides, and claiming thousands of... Read more »
Nepal’s geographical location and geological characteristics make it highly vulnerable to a range of calamitous events. The Himalayan nation sits on a major tectonic plate boundary, increasing the risk of earthquakes. Steep... Read more »
