A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal on Saturday, April 25.
Its devastation is mainly concentrated in Nepal, but can be seen in India as
well as China. Unfortunately, the earthquake’s epicenter was located just east
of the major city Kathmandu. The death toll has now reached more than 7,000
people. Many survivors have taken to the streets, sleeping under tents in fear
of aftershocks. There has been no shortage of relief efforts. Many countries
and agencies have pledged to help, but the rural aspects of Nepal have made it
hard for them to provide aide. The high mountains of the Himalayas only allow
air transport of relief goods, therefore remote areas have not been able to
receive their needs in a timely manner. The earthquake also provided a
challenge for those on Mt. Everest. Avalanches and landslides have trapped many
tourists and natives on the mountain. Only time will be able to tell the true devastation
and effect of this horrific earthquake.
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