The 7.8 earthquake that devastated the city of Kathmandu, Nepal and killed thousands has moved the city 10 feet to the south, according to geologists. Ten feet may sound dramatic, but for an earthquake of this magnitude this short of shift over the fault is typical, they explain. Many fault-zones slip and move the areas from which was over them many feet away.
The ancient Himalayan fault line under the city shifted the tectonic plate 10 feet to the south, bringing with it a shockwave with the strength of more than 20 thermonuclear weapons.
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