(Destruction in Kathmandu photograph: Nathan Harrison)
NOVA Himalayan Megaquake will air on WSKG TV January 27, 2016 at 9pm.On April 25, 2015 a devastating earthquake rocked Nepal. As it ripped across the Himalayas, it wiped out villages and left thousands dead.Featuring harrowing stories of the Nepalese people who lived near the epicenter and of survivors trapped on Everest, NOVA tells the story of this crippling disaster. Through dramatic eyewitness footage, expert interviews, and stunning graphics, NOVA reveals the anatomy of this megaquake while scientists race to answer urgent questions—Is another big one just around the corner? What can we learn from the deadly combination of earthquakes and landslides? And can we rebuild to survive the next big one?Engineering for EarthquakesHave questions about Earthquakes? Check out this FAQ from scientists.