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Glacier Collapse Triggered Nepal Flood | Oakland News
A massive glacier collapse triggered a catastrophic flash flood in Nepal, killing hundreds and leaving over 1,300 missing. Scientists measured the event as a magnitude 5.2 ice avalanche, which likely formed a temporary dam before bursting, sending water surging 29.5 feet in just 30 minutes. The Himalayan region, warming faster than the global average, is seeing accelerating glacier melt and destabilization, heightening risks of deadly floods and avalanches. Experts are racing to determine if the ice blocked the river first or displaced water directly, while calling for improved monitoring and…
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