The tragic earthquake that took place yesterday in Nepal seems to have not been such of a surprise as you would think. This disaster was bound to happen, according to the geophysicists who have been monitoring the change. Read more after the jump.
Over 2,000 people have been confirmed dead because of this tragedy. Unfortunately is has been understood that it was known that an earthquake might happen, but the exact time and date was not known. The Earth’s plates have been moving slowly but surely, sliding underneath Nepal and Tibet at a speed of 1.8 inches per year. With Nepal having to overcome a civil war battle and reconstructing their economy, this natural disaster could have not came at a worse time.
Nepal’s earthquake is being compared with that of Haiti, although it is said that Haiti’s earthquake was weaker. An total count of casualties is still not available, since there is still an abundance of rubbish to go through. Major reconstruction will have to happen in order to bring Nepal out of the hole their in. many of the homes were very poor built, which is why they couldn’t withstand the shake that occurred. Let’s pray that everything will be solved for Nepal.
