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earthquake fears in Nepal?
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There was one reported a few weeks ago in western Nepal, rated at 4.something. I couldn't find it in the Nepal News archives, but it was, IIRC, in a lightly populated area. Nepal, if flattened out, would be larger than Texas. Any topography that "wrinkled up" is earthquake country, sooner or later.
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I need to check my facts but I "think" in 1934 Nepal had a quake that killed thousands.
Not if but when the next major quake hits the Kathmandu Valley death and destruction will be severe. Most of the buildings are brick and mortar with little or no reinforcement. Building codes are nil. The only upside is there are no tall buildings.
Not if but when the next major quake hits the Kathmandu Valley death and destruction will be severe. Most of the buildings are brick and mortar with little or no reinforcement. Building codes are nil. The only upside is there are no tall buildings.