Nepal Quake Moves Kathmandu 10 Feet 

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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Nepal Tragedy: Devastating Loss Of Human Life And Ancient Heritage 

At least 4,000 people have been killed and more than 100,000 left homeless in the worst earthquake to have hit Nepal in more than 80 years. Along with the ever growing loss of life, the disaster has obliterated numerous ancient landmarks, including former royal dwellings and Buddhist and Hindu temples. While the tragic human impact overshadows the destruction of ancient buildings, the cultural loss is also devastating.

A few of Kathmandu’s destroyed buildings and structures were UNESCO World Heritage sites, some dating back many centuries.

A Buddhist temple, the Syambhunaath Stupa, built 1,500 years ago sustained severe damage. The huge, white Dharahara Tower built in 1832, crumbled to the ground. The Daily Mail reported that scores of people trapped inside the tower died. Palaces and Hindu temples were in ruins.

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