Nepal glacial collapse and debris flow

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A glacial collapse triggered a catastrophic debris flow and flood in Nepal near the China border. The glacial collapse and debris flow produced a magnitude 5.2 seismic event.

CLaSH StoryMap

This StoryMap from the Center for Land Surface Hazards (CLaSH) includes an overview of the debris flood event, including estimated flow rates and arrival times along the river.

USGS Landslide Event Page

Event summary from the USGS with initial findings on the debris avalanche and flash flood.

AP News

Collection of reporting from AP News on the Nepal floods. Initial reports state that over 390 were killed, with more than 1,400 still missing.

Did You Feel It

The USGS collects information from people who felt shaking and creates maps that show what people experienced and the extent of the damage.

Earthquake Browser

Explore millions of earthquakes on a Google map. View epicenters in 2D, or rotate through hypocenters in 3D. Options allow changing Time, Magnitude, Depth, and more.

Seismographs in Schools

Community seismometers recorded signals.