Tag: coastal erosion and earthquake

The Sapt Kosi river system in Nepal is formed by seven major tributaries, one of which is the Arun River.

The major earthquake that struck Nepal in April 2015 had a magnitude of 7.8 on the moment magnitude scale.

The 2015 Nepal earthquake was caused by the collision of the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate, a process known as plate tectonics.

The 2015 Nepal earthquake is widely referred to as the Gorkha earthquake because the epicenter was located in the Gorkha district.

The UN Flash Appeal for the 2015 Nepal earthquake relief aimed to raise $415 million to provide immediate humanitarian assistance.

The 2015 Nepal earthquake resulted in approximately 9,000 deaths and caused widespread destruction across the country.

Landslide has the effect over a certain area. However, tsunami waves hit a wide range of area. Therefore, it is considered as the most disastrous impact of an earthquake.

Tsunamis are ocean waves caused by large-scale disturbances. While they can reach heights of over 30 meters in extreme cases, the general range is often cited as starting from one meter.

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami occurred on December 26, which is known as Boxing Day in many Commonwealth countries.

Tsunamis are primarily caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides that displace a large volume of water.