Earthquake of magnitude 7.0 hits Tibet
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet at a depth of 173 kilometers, occurring shortly after recent flooding disasters in the region. Experts warn that climate change is accelerating glacier loss in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, increasing the risk of future environmental catastrophes.
Why it matters
The region is a critical water source for major Asian rivers; seismic and climate-related instability there poses significant risks to downstream populations.
A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.0 struck Tibet on Thursday, according to seismic data. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 173 kilometres.The most recent earthquake to strike Nepal was on September 8.The earthquake came amid ongoing rescue and recovery operations following floods triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26.
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