BBC News - Nepal earthquake

Trauma surgeons and pop-up clinics

Trauma surgeons, inflatable hospitals and tonnes of medical supplies are on their way to Nepal. But the task rescue workers face is monumental.

The challenges of disaster relief

As aid begins to reach Nepal's worst-affected areas, the response to the country's deadly earthquake is under intense scrutiny, writes the BBC's Mike Wooldridge.

Satellite reveals quake movement

Europe's Sentinel-1a satellite gets its first good look at the aftermath of Saturday's big quake in Nepal.

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Fake quakes: rumours spread after Nepal tragedy

Fake videos and false rumours have been circulating online after the earthquake in Nepal

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Nepal earthquakes: Devastation in maps and images
Satellite images and maps showing earthquake devastation
India and China's response
How the two Asian giants are vying for influence in the Himalayan state
Quake 'followed historic pattern'
Nepal's earthquake was primed over 80 years ago
In pictures
Images as Nepal struggles to cope with earthquake aftermath

Nepal earthquake

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