Geological Hell of Nepal Earthquakes May Not Be Over
Thursday, May 14, 2015 - 06:00
in Earth & Climate
A magnitude 7.3 quake sets off a new wave of deadly destruction and landslides, a reminder that region is one of world’s most quake prone.
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