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May 5, 2015

Nepal earthquake

Alessandro Di Capua

Ten days have now passed since Nepal’s devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which struck on 25 April, with its epicenter very close to Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital. With victims’ numbers rising over 7,000 and work to reach survivors with vital supplies now under way, our thoughts are with all those affected from the devastation in that region. In any…

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disaster Earthquake members Nepal South East Asia

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