May 2015 Nepal earthquake, Disaster in Nepal
A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal in May 2015.
The earthquake led to the deaths of nearly 9,000 people and injured more than 22,000.
Hundreds of monuments, including World Heritage sites, were damaged or destroyed.
Reconstruction efforts saw international aid and support for Nepal.
Known as the Gorkha earthquake, it triggered an avalanche on Mount Everest.
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