causes of Explanation and an earthquake in nepal

Earthquakes are natural disasters that occur on earth. An earthquake happens when the earths plates move from one place to another and slide. When two blocks of hard rock two plates are rubbing each other. They don't just slide smoothly; the rocks catch on each other. The rocks are still pushing against each other, but not moving. After a while, the rocks break because of all the pressure that's built up. When the rocks break, the earthquake happens.

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7.9-magnitude earthquake has shaken Nepal on Saturday, So far killing more than 7,366 people and injuring thousand, more casualties still coming up. The most severe damage was seen in Nepal’s capital, where buildings collapsed, burying people alive under the rubble.