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Summary

This PowerPoint presentation, prepared by NSET Nepal, discusses the Earth's structure and the causes of earthquakes globally, with a focus on Nepal. It highlights significant earthquakes in Nepal's history, including the 1990 earthquake and the devastating 2072 earthquake, detailing the human losses incurred. The presentation explains how earthquakes are measured, with an emphasis on magnitude, and discusses strategies for seismic risk reduction. It also outlines preventive measures to be taken before construction, starting from land selection, soil testing methods, suitable building shapes and designs, and the overall construction process.