NEPAL LANDSLIDE | BEFORE

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Why it worked

The video effectively uses a stark "before and after" visual comparison to convey the dramatic and destructive impact of the Nepal landslide, leveraging the inherent shock value of such imagery to capture viewer attention.

Summary

This video shows a "before" and "after" satellite view of Nepal, highlighting the devastating impact of a landslide and subsequent flash flooding on August 23rd and August 26th, 2026. The "after" image reveals significant destruction and altered landscapes due to the natural disaster.

Structure

1Before image of Nepal with river
2Date: Aug 23, 2026
3After image of Nepal with landslide impact
4Date: Aug 26, 2026
5Comparison of before and after
6Source attribution

Product placement

FOX WEATHER: it APPEARS as a watermark and channel logo. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. PLANET LABS PBC: it APPEARS as a source attribution. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

On-screen text

NEPAL LANDSLIDE | BEFORE AUG 23, 2026 FOX WEATHER SOURCE: PLANET LABS PBC NEPAL LANDSLIDE | AFTER AUG 26, 2026 FOX WEATHER SOURCE: PLANET LABS PBC

Original caption

🚨 BEFORE & AFTER IN NEPAL: Shocking and dramatic images show the before and after damage in Nepal following a deadly landslide that caused flash flooding. Hundreds are missing, including Americans and dozens have been reported dead. Stay with FOX Weather for the latest on this developing story. #foxweather #weather #nepal #flooding #breakingnews