Please read this article on the Nepal Earthquake from April 26, 2015:
Earthquake In Nepal Triggers Avalanche On Mt. Everest
Many countries are sending aid to Nepal after a serious earthquake took place there on Saturday.
Nepal is a country located between China and India. One of its most famous features is Mount Everest, the highest place on Earth.
The earthquake’s magnitude (size) was 7.9, which means that it was very powerful. It was felt throughout Nepal but also in regions of India, Tibet, Pakistan and Bangladesh, and even at the Chinese-Nepal border. Almost 9,000 people died. 3.5 million people became homeless. There was damage to homes and ancient buildings in Nepal, including some temples in the capital city, Kathmandu. These ancient buildings were hundreds of years old. As many as 35 villages were ruined by the earthquake.
The earthquake also caused a big avalanche on Mount Everest. The avalanche wounded or killed people who were climbing the mountain.
This article was adapted from a news article online. The rest of the article can be read here: http://teachingkidsnews.com/2015/04/26/earthquake-in-nepal-triggers-avalanche-on-mt-everest/
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