Nepal glacier saw exceptional heat before collapse caused deadly floods: Researcher
Experts and officials have pointed to a collapsing glacier high in the Himalayas as the trigger for deadly flash flooding in Tibet and Nepal last week. Climate scientists warn that global warming may make glacial collapse, and the subsequent landslides and flooding it can cause, more frequent.
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2 developments- Sep 2As temperatures rise, glacier collapse may become more common
- Sep 4Why early warning signs of glacier collapse in Nepal were difficult to detect
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Quiet for 25 daysLast development · Sep 4 — Why early warning signs of glacier collapse in Nepal were difficult to detect
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1 viewpointGlacier collapse floods Nepal valleys killing 1,357 and spurring aid