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

NPR | By Katia Riddle
Published August 28, 2026 at 3:14 PM MDT

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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Katia Riddle is a correspondent on NPR’s science desk.

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