NEPAL EARTHQUAKE
BY SREELAKSHMY MOHAN KUMAR
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CAUSE FOR THE EARTHQUAKE
Earthquake in Nepal occurred because of two converging tectonic plates: the India plate and the overriding Eurasia plate to the north, the U.S. Geological Survey said.At the location of Saturday's earthquake, about 50 miles to the northeast of the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu, the India plate is converging with Eurasia at a rate of about 2 inches per year toward the north-northeast, driving the uplift of the Himalayan mountain range.The quake had a depth of only 7 miles, which is considered shallow in geological terms. The shallower the quake, the more destructive power it carries.
CASUALITIES
DESTRUCTION
In Patan, the Char Narayan Mandir, the statue of Yog Narendra Malla, a pati inside Patan Durbar Square, the Taleju Temple, the Hari Shankar, Uma Maheshwar Temple and the Machhindranath Temple in Bungamati were destroyed. In Tripureshwar, the Kal Mochan Ghat, a temple inspired by Mughal architecture, was completely destroyed and the nearby Tripura Sundari also suffered significant damage. In Bhaktapur, several monuments, including the Fasi Deva temple, the Chardham temple and the 17th century Vatsala Durga Temple, were fully or partially destroyed
HOW TO SAVE YOURSELVES DURING A MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE
- Stay away from windows and furniture that could potentially fall over. One of the biggest hazards during an earthquake is falling debris and furniture. Avoid areas in your house where you might be exposed to these hazards.
- Take cover in a safe place in your house. Get under a sturdy table or desk to avoid being hit by anything. If you can't take safe cover, protect your head and neck with your arms.
- Do not try and go outside until after the shaking stops. If you are already indoors, you are safer taking cover inside than attempting to leave your house during an earthquake you could be hit by falling debris as you're trying to get out
- Do not take elevators during an earthquake.
- If cooking, turn off heating elements immediately.
- If outdoors, stay in open areas away from buildings, power lines, trees, and other potential hazards.
- If driving, stop quickly but safely and stay in the vehicle. Do not stop near power lines, bridges, overpasses, or other potentially dangerous locations.
RESCUE ACTIVITIES
CHALLENGES FACED BY THE RESCUE TEAMS
Drops of water are the components of a gigantic ocean. We should attempt to help the victims in our own little ways. Let's pray for all the victims, so that they may gain the strength to face all the challenges
REFERENCES
- safety.lovetoknow.com
- http://www.dw.de/rescue-teams-face-challenge-as-nepal-quake-toll-surpasses-2300/a-18409545
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_2015_Nepal_earthquake
- http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/04/25/nepal-india-earthquake/26356487/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFz2nXRrHrs
- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/nepal/11565104/Nepal-earthquake-Kathmandu-landmarks-before-and-after-quake-in-pictures.html?frame=3281854
- www.usatoday.com
- www.bbc.com
- www.cnn.com
- www.utsandiego.com