April 25,2015
Heartwrenching photos are coming out of Nepal after a large 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook the highly-populated region Saturday.
The
magnitude 7.8 earthquake, which originated outside the capital
Kathmandu, was the worst tremor to hit the poor South Asian nation in
over 80 years. It was so powerful that it was felt all across the
northern part of neighboring India, Bangladesh, Tibet and Pakistan.
(MORE: Devastation Hits Nepal | Terror on Mount Everest)
At
least 1,180 people are confirmed dead, and emergency responders said
that number will likely continue to climb as they sift through the
rubble.
The quake triggered an avalanche that hit a base camp at Mount Everest. Sherpas and climbers are among the dead.
Above are a selection of photos from the devastated area.
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