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Himalayan Glacier Collapse Tragedy | Spokane News
A glacier collapse in the Himalayas unleashed a deadly flash flood, killing at least 359 people and leaving nearly 1,000 missing—including foreign nationals from India, the U.S., and Australia. The torrent of ice, rock, and mud obliterated villages and critical infrastructure along a major trekking route, forcing rescuers to deploy helicopters amid new flood risks from melting lakes. China fears a breach near its vital Belt and Road border crossing, while scientists point to climate-driven ice instability as a contributing factor. With remote terrain hampering aid, the world watches as Nepal…
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