[RayChuang88]

The things that could make this tragedy much worse are that the epicenter was relatively shallow (only 15 km below the surface) and its close proximity to the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu. The possibility of thousands dead cannot be discounted.

[Mom MD]

Thats OK, some freepers think its just a reason to make tired old jokes about fracking. Forget the thousands dead and hurting.

[nuconvert]

Also heard that hotels used by tourists in Katmandu were affected

[caww]

I agree and believe it's going to prove worse....last night one of the seismic people explained because it was very shallow there would be severe damage

[gleeaikin]

Thousands dead is already being reported. For anyone wishing to build in earthquake prone areas, especially if lower cost and and temperature extremes is an issue, check out straw bale house construction.