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

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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Published by CurrentWire Aug 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET · First coverage Aug 28, 2026 at 5:14 PM ET

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