Earthquake Impacts and Responses

The video discusses a major earthquake in Nepal that caused significant destruction and triggered an avalanche on Mount Everest. Scientists are racing to gather data to understand the event and assess future risks. The video explores the challenges of predicting earthquakes, emphasizing the uncertainty of when the next major quake might occur.

What was the immediate impact of the major earthquake in Nepal?

• A small tremor felt in nearby regions

• Thousands of lives lost and a village destroyed

• Minor property damage

• No significant impact

What natural disaster was triggered on Mount Everest following the earthquake?

• A volcanic eruption

• A flood

• A landslide

• A deadly avalanche

What are scientists doing in response to the earthquake and avalanche?

• Ignoring the events

• Racing to collect clues and data

• Evacuating the area

• Building new infrastructure

What is the uncertainty regarding future earthquakes in the region?

• They are unlikely to happen again

• They can be predicted with exact timing

• They could occur at any moment or in the distant future

• They will only happen in the next decade

What is the main concern about the pressure in the region after the earthquake?

• It has been completely relieved

• It remains and could lead to another quake

• It is not a concern anymore

• It has increased significantly