The article addresses the causes of the tragedy and flood in Nepal, presenting a technical perspective on the factors that lead to gravitational collapses in the region. According to experts consulted, the earthquake is not the direct cause of the collapse, but rather a consequence of more complex geological processes occurring in the area.
Fernando Ornelas is mentioned as a specialized source to comment on future risks and the possibility of new landslides in the affected region. The specialist alerts to the sequential nature of these events.
According to Ornelas, many gravitational collapse events do not occur in isolation, but are part of a series of collapses. A main collapse is frequently followed by secondary collapses, which increases the danger for affected areas even after the initial event.
The article suggests that it is essential to consider this chain collapse dynamics when evaluating geological risks in Nepal, especially in mountainous regions vulnerable to seismic events and landslides.
