Large Earthquake Hits Nepal

[Autrael]

It most certainly will. Have you seen images? The parts of the capital are a rubble heap. 700 (731, to be exact) is just the confirmed death toll, when they dig out the rubble the number will be much higher. Plus the aftershocks. ANd, of course, I'm sure the few aid camps will be extremely crowded, since the airport was damaged.

At least 876 people according to the BBC.

At least 900 according to Wikipedia.

[United Russian Soviet States]

That is too bad.

[Playing In The Water]

This is incredible, in all the worst ways. I can't even imagine where the final death toll will wind up; on top of that, I really don't want to try. Nepal can't have been prepared for an earthquake like this, they strike so rarely there. The shock that's going to result from this is going to hit hard.

And all this, too, after last year's tragedy on Everest. Entire communities were hurt by that avalanche, losing fathers and brothers and sons, many of whom were primary breadwinners, and temporarily hamstringing the entire Everest tourism industry in the process. That was an important source of income. And now there are more deaths on that mountain.

This disaster, now - a thousand times worse - comes following on the coattails of that avalanche. Sinto muito, Nepal.

Right now, all that can be done, is. It has to be, really. Searching for survivors, stabilizing and treating the injured, and getting necessities into place to support the rest of the affected population. I've been made aware that the UK and US have already pledged to assist, and that France has offered any help it can, but I would feel much better if China could step up and make a similar promise. As Nepal's northern neighbour - and being highly experienced with earthquakes and other similar disasters - the PRC could be in and helping Nepal's disaster area with highly-trained and well-funded teams well before anyone else.

As somebody recently burned out of their own home, what I can say is that the community will rally in Nepal. Family, friends, and even complete strangers will step up to help those who most need it. The generosity of people when you've been pushed to the ropes is incredible; it's astounding, and I've no doubt that the Nepalese will firmly look out for their own, right from the moment the quake ended.

That said, we're all neighbours on this blue ball of ours; there are ways that we can helptoo.

[MERIZoC]

Death toll is above 1000 now, will be climbing.

The US has said it is sending a disaster response team to Nepal and has released an initial $1m (£0.7m) to address immediate needs, according to the US aid agency USAid.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a military transport plane with three tonnes of supplies and a 40-strong disaster response team to Nepal. Officials said three more planes would follow, carrying a mobile hospital and further relief teams.
Pakistan's Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, has pledged help for the Nepalese authorities.
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has said the UK "will do all" it can to help in the aftermath of the earthquake, and French President Francois Hollande said France was ready to respond to any request for aid and assistance.
A national police spokesman told the BBC that more than 1,150 people had died in the quake.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32467986

[New Werpland]

That is too bad.

I agree.

[Kibbehstan]

Wikipedia says 1,457 dead in Nepal, 34 in India, 12 in China and 2 in Bangladesh for a total of 1,505 fatalities thus far.

[The Serbian Empire]

Its ok guys only 700 people died.

700 is a lot of deaths when 84 was enough to ban auto racing on circuits in Switzerland.

[MERIZoC]

Wikipedia says 1,457 dead in Nepal, 34 in India, 12 in China and 2 in Bangladesh for a total of 1,505 fatalities thus far.

Shit. If that hit all the way over in Bangladesh, then that's a huge fucking earthquake.

[Kibbehstan]

Wikipedia says 1,457 dead in Nepal, 34 in India, 12 in China and 2 in Bangladesh for a total of 1,505 fatalities thus far.

Shit. If that hit all the way over in Bangladesh, then that's a huge fucking earthquake.

It also caused an avalanche at Mount Everest killing ≥13 people.

[Liberty and Linguistics]

My thoughts and condolences lie with the people in Nepal and Bangladesh. Here's to hoping that governmental authorities and organizations can get through the rubble fast.

[Liberty and Linguistics]

Its ok guys only 700 people died.

You live in Scotland. If a 7.8 earthquake hit Glasgow, you'd be flipping out. Such a response would be natural, after all, you're Scottish. Now think of the reactions of the people in Nepal.

[Torisakia]

Almost 1,500 in the death toll as of right now. It seems like these places like Nepal always have high death tolls than other places that get hit by earthquakes. I'm probably wrong though. I'm actually kind of glad I live in an area that isn't on a fault line. Biggest earthquakes we get here are around the 3.0 mark.

[Cyllea]

Almost 1,500 in the death toll as of right now. It seems like these places like Nepal always have high death tolls than other places that get hit by earthquakes. I'm probably wrong though. I'm actually kind of glad I live in an area that isn't on a fault line. Biggest earthquakes we get here are around the 3.0 mark.

They probably have higher death tolls because their homes are much more prone to collapse because they're poor, and because their hospitals aren't as equipped to handle mass amounts of patients as western countries, thus many dying in hospitals before they're even treated.

[Sanctissima]

Damn.

With the way infrastructure and housing's built in Nepal, the death toll is inevitably going to be high.

Then again, this is nothing new, and is only going to get worse in time.

26 million people is too much for a small country that's mostly mountains and situated on a tectonic plate.

[The Klishi Islands]

Multiple UN World Heritage Sites destroyed

State of Emergency Declared

[Great Nepal]

Almost 1,500 in the death toll as of right now. It seems like these places like Nepal always have high death tolls than other places that get hit by earthquakes. I'm probably wrong though. I'm actually kind of glad I live in an area that isn't on a fault line. Biggest earthquakes we get here are around the 3.0 mark.

They probably have higher death tolls because their homes are much more prone to collapse because they're poor, and because their hospitals aren't as equipped to handle mass amounts of patients as western countries, thus many dying in hospitals before they're even treated.

As I understand it from talking to my family back home (relief that everyones safe), it was mostly traditional areas with with most casualties. I mean I have been to this place where widest of the streets are basically one car width and surrounded by five+ stories high houses whose foundations were built before there knowledge of earthquake was a thing. People in these areas would literally have nowhere to go but to get crushed inside their houses or get crushed in the streets by other people's houses.
One really bad consolation is that earthquake happened in a weekend afternoon, death toll could've been a lot higher if people were indoors for work/ school or at night time. Crossed fingers, aftershocks will die down...

[Carolusborg]

My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Nepal.

[Kibbehstan]

Predictably, the death toll keeps rising; 1,899 have been confirmed dead. 1,834 in Nepal, 52 in India, 12 in China and 2 in Bangladesh.

[Costa Fierro]

Nepal can't have been prepared for an earthquake like this, they strike so rarely there.

Nepal sits on an active tectonic zone at the base of the Himalayas. They know and deal with earthquakes on a near-daily basis, as anyone living in an active tectonic zone does.

They probably have higher death tolls because their homes are much more prone to collapse because they're poor, and because their hospitals aren't as equipped to handle mass amounts of patients as western countries, thus many dying in hospitals before they're even treated.

Any country is going to have issues with mass casualties regardless of wealth and development. Take Christchurch in 2011 as an example of a developed country just being able to deal with the aftermath of a smaller but nonetheless violent and devastating earthquake. Emergency resources were stretched to absolute breaking point and equipment, personnel and vehicles had to be brought in from around the country as well as internationally to assist in the rescue and recovery operations.

[Glorious KASSRD]

Absolutely terrible, I hope that relief is and efficient. Thousands of people dead, cities turned to rubble, historic sites badly damaged. This is a dark day for Nepal.

[Kibbehstan]

Absolutely terrible, I hope that relief is and efficient. Thousands of people dead, cities turned to rubble, historic sites badly damaged. This is a dark day for Nepal.

A dark day for the area in general considering people also died in India, China and Bangladesh.

[Costa Fierro]

Wikipedia says 1,457 dead in Nepal, 34 in India, 12 in China and 2 in Bangladesh for a total of 1,505 fatalities thus far.

Shit. If that hit all the way over in Bangladesh, then that's a huge fucking earthquake.

That is because there aren't any mountains or substantial hills between the epicenter and Bangladesh. Although the shockwaves won't be as intense, as there's nothing to essentially absorb or dampen them, they will hit places in northern Bangladesh with some strength.

[Hoffenland]

The Death Toll is close to 2000, but relief efforts are intensifying.

[Romalae]

Over 2,500 now. The death toll will just keep on climbing gradually for weeks.

Very sad.

[Greed and Death]

Wow, one of my friends died in the Everest base camp. Wow. She was the doctor for the base camp.

I can't believe how short her life was. She deserved a long life, and the world deserved more time with her on it.


Why do the good ones die young and assholes like me continue to live.