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Ice Slide Mimicked Earthquake | Beaumont News
A massive glacial collapse near the Nepal-China border fooled everyone at first—initially mistaken for a 4.4 magnitude earthquake. But seismic analysis revealed it was actually a colossal ice landslide, releasing energy equivalent to a 5.2 quake. Scientists confirmed no tectonic activity occurred; instead, climate-driven ice instability triggered a cascading avalanche of debris that shook the ground and reshaped the landscape downstream. This event underscores how climate change is unleashing dramatic, powerful natural forces we’re only beginning to understand. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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