Hundreds dead in NEPAL quake, avalanche
A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake has killed hundreds of people as it ripped through large parts of Nepal, toppling office blocks and towers in Kathmandu and triggering a deadly avalanche that hit Everest base camp. Officials said on Saturday at least.
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Lal: There is panic in earthquake aftermath
By Manesh Shrestha, Don Melvin and Ben Brumfield, CNN. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake centered less than 50 miles from Kathmandu rocked Nepal with devastating force early Saturday, killing at least 806 people -- and probably more -- in Nepals capital city.
NEPAL quake death toll reaches 758: Home Ministry - The.
NEPAL: The death toll from a 7.9 magnitude earthquake which struck Nepal on Saturay has risen to 758, sources confirmed. ���Death toll has reached 758 so far across the country,��� of which 467 were in the Kathmandu Valley,��.
Massive M8.1 earthquake hits Nepal - The Watchers
A very strong and shallow earthquake registered as M8.1 (CENC) hit Nepal at 06:11 UTC on April 25, 2015. CENC is reporting depth of 20 km (12.4 miles). USGS is reporting M7.9 at a depth of 15.0 km (9.3 miles).According to��.
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See the Aftermath of the 7.9-Magnitude Earthquake in Nepal
See the Aftermath of the 7.9-Magnitude Earthquake in Nepal. Jonathan D. Woods @jonwoods. 8:14 AM ET. SHARE. Hundreds were killed in the quake that hit near Kathmandu. See the Aftermath of the 7.9-Magnitude Earthquake in Nepal. A man is freed from .
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Devastating NEPAL earthquake kills hundreds, triggers deadly Everest avalanche
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake struck Nepal and sent tremors through northern India on Saturday, killing hundreds of people, toppling a 19th-century tower in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu and triggering a fatal avalanche on Mount .
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits Nepal: USGS - Business.
New Delhi (AFP) - A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, with strong tremors felt across the.
Over 850 killed after 7.9-magnitude earthquake strikes NEPAL
A 7.9-magnitude earthquake has struck Nepal and India, killing nearly 1000 people. The most severe damage was seen in Nepals capital, Kathmandu, where buildings collapsed, causing numerous injuries.
Earthquake in Nepal and Northern India Live News Updates.
A major earthquake rattled various parts of North India with the epicentre in Nepal on Saturday afternoon. Stay tuned for latest news on the earthquake in Nepal and Northern India.
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Climbing team on Mt. Everest safe after NEPAL quake
A team of mountain climbers on Mount Everest appears to be safe after a few hours of anguish in which the expedition leader asked for prayers on social media in the wake of the massive earthquake in Nepal. After some hours of silence and pleas from .
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dead after powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake hits NEPAL
TERRIFIED Britons are believed to have been among those who felt a huge avalanche on Mount Everest - triggered by an earlier earthquake in Nepal that has so far claimed the lives of more than 600 people. By Levi��.
Massive Magnitude-7.9 Earthquake Hits Nepal; Widespread.
A massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake has struck Nepal less than 50 miles from the capital, Kathmandu, the U.S. Geological Survey said Saturday. Witnesses said people were killed and injured, and historic buildings in��.
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NEPAL Earthquake: 7.9-Magnitude Tremor Hits Kathmandu
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NEPAL Earthquake: Watch the Aftermath - India Real Time.
Footage showing the aftermath of a deadly magnitude-7.8 earthquake, which rocked Nepal killing hundreds and damaging historic buildings.
Hundreds dead after 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) ��� A powerful earthquake struck Nepal Saturday, killing at least 718 people across a swath of four countries as the violently shaking earth collapsed houses, leveled centuries-old temples and��.
Why Nepal is so vulnerable to quakes
The pictures emerging from the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, are shocking. Durbar square, a Unesco World Heritage Site, has been reduced to rubble. The famous Dharahara Tower has been toppled to leave just a stump. Nepal is used to quakes ��� this is .
Huge Earthquake Kills Hundreds In Nepal, Triggers Everest Avalanche
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on Saturday, killing hundreds of people and triggering a deadly avalanche on Mount Everest. The earthquake, the worst to hit the country in 80 years, caused massive destruction in the Himalayan nation, including .
Earthquake in NEPAL: Hundreds trapped as iconic Bhimsen.
Dharahara which is also called Bhimsen Tower was also devastated in the major earthquake in Nepal on Saturday. A strong earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale rocked Nepal at 11.41 a.m. India time. The tremors��.
Nepal: Another Step Toward Ending Monarchy
The leading party announced its support for declaring Nepal a republic, officials said, bringing the government a step closer to abolishing the monarchy that has ruled the Himalayan nation for centuries. Leaders of the party, the Nepali Congress, passed a resolution calling for the special assembly, which is expected to be elected in November, to order the world’s last Hindu king to give up his throne, a key demand of former Maoist rebels, said Sushil Koirala, acting president of the Nepali Congress. Party leaders said they hoped the decision would lead to the return of the rebels to the governing coalition, from which they withdrew over demands that the monarchy be abolished.
Why NEPAL Is so Prone to Earthquakes - India Real Time.
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit Nepal Saturday was the result of an ongoing collision between tectonic plates that has caused some of the regions deadliest earthquakes, including the 2005 Kashmir quake that killed��.
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Nepal earthquake triggers avalanche in Mount Everest
The powerful Nepal earthquake has triggered avalanches in the Mount Everest region, according to reports. Alex Gavan, who describes himself as a mountaineer, said a huge avalanche had hit from Pumori, a mountain lying close to Mount Everest on the .
Powerful earthquake hits Nepal
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Devastating 7.9-magnitude quake strikes NEPAL, India LIVE.
Several hundred people have been killed after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal and India with the most severe damage seen in Nepals capital, Kathmandu. The quake caused an avalanche on Mount���
Protesters Clash With Police in Nepal
Communist protesters surrounded the seat of government in Katmandu, and called for the president’s resignation.
Dharahara Tower Then and Now: A History of Earthquakes.
A massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck near the Nepali capital, Katmandu, on Saturday, killed hundreds of people and caused extensive damage to buildings. Tremors from the quake were felt in New Delhi, more��.
NEPAL earthquake: more than a hundred people dead - live updates
Ang Tshering, of the Nepal Mountaineering Association, also said the avalanche apparently occurred between the Khumbu Icefall, a rugged area of collapsed ice and snow, and the base camp where most climbing expeditions have their main camps.
NEPAL says at least 114 killed in powerful quake - Business.
Kathmandu (AFP) - At least 114 people are so far known to have died in a massive earthquake which hit large parts of Nepal on Saturday, the government said.
NEPAL quake: Houses collapse in parts of Tibet
Houses collapsed in parts of Tibet, when a 7.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal earlier on Saturday, also hit the region. Houses collapsed in Kyirong county, and communications signals were interrupted in Kyirong and Dram counties on the Nepal .
90 Injured as Nepal Protests Continue Unabated
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Raid Kills 10 and Strike Shuts Down NEPAL
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Nepal earthquake: LIVE REPORT - Business Insider
Kathmandu (AFP) - 10:23 GMT - WELCOME TO AFPS LIVE REPORT on the developing situation in Nepal where hundreds of people are feared dead after a powerful earthquake ripped through large parts of the country.
Firsthand Accounts of NEPAL Earthquake
As a devastating earthquake hit about 50 miles from Katmandu, killing hundreds, residents took to social media to share information on the destruction and injured, post photographs of collapsed buildings and let their friends and family know they were.
Hundreds Killed in NEPAL Earthquake
People inspect the damage of the collapsed landmark Dharahara, also called Bhimsen Tower, after an earthquake caused serious damage in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 25. At least around 600 people have been killed and hundreds of others injured in a .
Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Strikes Nepal, Leaving Almost.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake centered less than 50 miles from Kathmandu rocked Nepal with devastating force early Saturday, killing at least 688 people ��� and probably more ��� in Nepals capital city, authorities said.
Strong Earthquake Felt in NEPALs Capital, Some Damage Reported
Strong Earthquake Felt in Nepals Capital, Some Damage Reported. KATHMANDU, Nepal ��� Apr 25, 2015, 2:28 AM ET. Share. 0. Share on email. Associated Press. Strong earthquake felt in Nepals capital, some damage reported. Share. 0. Share on email .
NEPAL Earthquake in Maps, Tweets and Pictures
Mr. Dhakal said that the landmark nine-story Dharahara minaret in the center of Katmandu had collapsed as a result of the quake. Around 2.5 million people live in the city and the surrounding valley. Telephone service in Nepal was severely disrupted.