Another Major Quake Hits Nepal, More Than 40 Dead

magnitude – n. a measurement of an earthquake’s intensity

centered – v. to place in the middle of something

chaos – n. disorder

pandemonium – n. uncontrolled activity

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relief needs – n. assistance, including necessities such as water, food and shelter

monsoon – n. a time when heavy rains are common

isolated – adj. separated from others

avalanche(s) – n. landslide; when a large amount of snow, ice, dirt and rocks slide down the side of a mountain