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What makes the Nepal's geography so uniquely prone to disasters

Published by NPR World By Katia Riddle · 29 August 2026 at 00:14
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The deadly flooding that struck Nepal this week is not the first disaster that people in the region have endured. The country's unique geography makes it especially prone to natural disasters.

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