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Large fires near Chernobyl nuclear plant
Environment

Large fires near Chernobyl nuclear plant

A massive fire broke out in the forest near the Chernobyl nuclear plant, which had been a disaster in 1986, causing Ukraine's National Guard to be on high alert.

December 16, 2018
The death toll in Nepal earthquake exceeded 7,000
Environment

The death toll in Nepal earthquake exceeded 7,000

Nepalese police found the bodies of 50 people, including foreigners, in an area of ​​snowfall, while the number of people killed because of the earthquake increased to 7…

December 16, 2018
Risk of flash flood and landslide in Nepal
Environment

Risk of flash flood and landslide in Nepal

Scientists warn that earthquakes and aftershocks in Nepal could lead to thousands of landslides, melting glacial lakes, leading to flooding in the near future.

December 16, 2018
Lessons from the earthquake in Nepal
Environment

Lessons from the earthquake in Nepal

Safe infrastructure and disaster response capacity are valuable lessons that Nepal and other countries need to withdraw after the disaster in South Asia.

December 16, 2018