"earthquake recovery"

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18 October 2025

A general view of the historic Dharahara Tower, also known as Bhimsen Tower, is seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 18, 2025. Originally built in 1832 by then Prime Minister Bhimsen Thapa, the nine-storey white tower stands as one of the city's most prominent landmarks before being destroyed in the 2015 earthquake. The reconstructed Dharahara, inaugurated in 2021, now features an observation deck, museum, and fountain area, symbolizing Nepal's resilience and architectural revival after the disaster.

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#12663915

21 August 2025

A man inspects the condition of his damaged backyard in Jungkur village, Indonesia, on August 21, 2025, following a 4.9 magnitude earthquake that strikes Karawang Regency, West Java Province, about 28 KM from Jakarta, on Wednesday night, August 20. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) records that the earthquake causes damage to 37 houses, as well as four public facilities, such as a community health center, sub-district office, school, and place of worship, with 101 residents from 38 families affected. No fatalities are recorded.

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21 August 2025

Residents affected by the earthquake support each other in Kopi village, Indonesia, on August 21, 2025, after a 4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Karawang Regency, West Java Province, about 28 KM from Jakarta, on Wednesday night, August 20. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) records that the earthquake causes damage to 37 houses, as well as four public facilities, such as a community health center, sub-district office, school, and place of worship, with 101 residents from 38 families affected. No fatalities are recorded.

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#12663929

21 August 2025

Students at Sukamaneuh II State Elementary School work together to tidy up classroom equipment at their school in Kutamaneuh village, Indonesia, on August 21, 2025, after a 4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Karawang Regency, West Java Province, about 28 KM from Jakarta, on Wednesday night, August 20. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) records that the earthquake causes damage to 37 houses, as well as four public facilities, such as a community health center, sub-district office, school, and place of worship, with 101 residents from 38 families affected. No fatalities are recorded.

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#12663931

21 August 2025

Students at Sukamaneuh II State Elementary School work together to tidy up classroom equipment at their school in Kutamaneuh village, Indonesia, on August 21, 2025, after a 4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Karawang Regency, West Java Province, about 28 KM from Jakarta, on Wednesday night, August 20. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) records that the earthquake causes damage to 37 houses, as well as four public facilities, such as a community health center, sub-district office, school, and place of worship, with 101 residents from 38 families affected. No fatalities are recorded.

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#12663939

21 August 2025

An aerial photo shows Jungkur village, which is affected by the earthquake, in Karawang Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia, on August 21, 2025, after a 4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes about 28 KM from Jakarta, on Wednesday night, August 20. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) records that the earthquake causes damage to 37 houses and four public facilities, such as a community health center, sub-district office, school, and place of worship, with 101 residents from 38 families affected. No fatalities are recorded.

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#12663940

21 August 2025

An aerial photo shows Jungkur village, which is affected by the earthquake, in Karawang Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia, on August 21, 2025, after a 4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes about 28 KM from Jakarta, on Wednesday night, August 20. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) records that the earthquake causes damage to 37 houses and four public facilities, such as a community health center, sub-district office, school, and place of worship, with 101 residents from 38 families affected. No fatalities are recorded.

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21 August 2025

An aerial photo shows Jungkur village, which is affected by the earthquake, in Karawang Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia, on August 21, 2025, after a 4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes about 28 KM from Jakarta, on Wednesday night, August 20. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) records that the earthquake causes damage to 37 houses and four public facilities, such as a community health center, sub-district office, school, and place of worship, with 101 residents from 38 families affected. No fatalities are recorded.

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21 August 2025

An aerial photo shows Jungkur village, which is affected by the earthquake, in Karawang Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia, on August 21, 2025, after a 4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes about 28 KM from Jakarta, on Wednesday night, August 20. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) records that the earthquake causes damage to 37 houses and four public facilities, such as a community health center, sub-district office, school, and place of worship, with 101 residents from 38 families affected. No fatalities are recorded.

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#12358604

12 May 2025

Two Iranian female tourists visit the Citadel of Bam, which is nearly destroyed by a powerful earthquake in 2003 and has been under restoration ever since, in Bam, Iran, on May 3, 2025. The Citadel of Bam, located in southeastern Iran, is the world's largest adobe structure and a remarkable example of ancient urban architecture along the Silk Road. This historic fortress, with origins dating back over 2,000 years, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of desert construction and cultural continuity. In December 2003, a devastating earthquake strikes the region, causing the near-total collapse of the citadel and claiming tens of thousands of lives. Since then, the site is under continuous restoration efforts aimed at preserving its cultural and historical significance.

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#12302555

25 April 2025

A girl prays as she holds a candlelight vigil commemorating one decade since the devastating earthquake of 2015 in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 25, 2025. Nepal is hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which claims the lives of eight thousand nine hundred and sixty-nine people. More than 22 thousand are left injured, and properties worth billions are damaged in the disaster. According to official records, the earthquake damages more than half a million homes and other structures. As highlighted in the government's Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) report, Nepal ranks as the 11th most earthquake-prone country globally.

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25 April 2025

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (center) inspects stalls during a commemoration ceremony of the 2015 earthquake in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 25, 2025. Nepal is hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which claims the lives of eight thousand nine hundred and sixty-nine people. More than 22 thousand are left injured, and properties worth billions are damaged in the disaster. According to official records, the earthquake damages more than half a million homes and other structures. As highlighted in the government's Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) report, Nepal ranks as the 11th most earthquake-prone country globally.

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25 April 2025

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (center) inspects stalls during a commemoration ceremony of the 2015 earthquake in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 25, 2025. Nepal is hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which claims the lives of eight thousand nine hundred and sixty-nine people. More than 22 thousand are left injured, and properties worth billions are damaged in the disaster. According to official records, the earthquake damages more than half a million homes and other structures. As highlighted in the government's Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) report, Nepal ranks as the 11th most earthquake-prone country globally.

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#12302568

25 April 2025

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (center) inspects stalls during a commemoration ceremony of the 2015 earthquake in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 25, 2025. Nepal is hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which claims the lives of eight thousand nine hundred and sixty-nine people. More than 22 thousand are left injured, and properties worth billions are damaged in the disaster. According to official records, the earthquake damages more than half a million homes and other structures. As highlighted in the government's Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) report, Nepal ranks as the 11th most earthquake-prone country globally.

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#12302570

25 April 2025

A general view of Kathmandu is seen from the top of the replica of the newly constructed Dharahara tower after the destruction a decade ago, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 25, 2025. Nepal is hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which claims the lives of eight thousand nine hundred and sixty-nine people. More than 22 thousand are left injured, and properties worth billions are damaged in the disaster. According to official records, the earthquake damages more than half a million homes and other structures. As highlighted in the government's Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) report, Nepal ranks as the 11th most earthquake-prone country globally.

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25 April 2025

A general view of Kathmandu is seen from the top of the replica of the newly constructed Dharahara tower after the destruction a decade ago, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 25, 2025. Nepal is hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which claims the lives of eight thousand nine hundred and sixty-nine people. More than 22 thousand are left injured, and properties worth billions are damaged in the disaster. According to official records, the earthquake damages more than half a million homes and other structures. As highlighted in the government's Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) report, Nepal ranks as the 11th most earthquake-prone country globally.

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