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Glacial Collapse Triggered Deadly Flood | Science News
A catastrophic glacial avalanche in the Himalayas triggered a deadly flood, killing hundreds and leaving over 1400 missing. Satellite imagery reveals a massive rock slide that tore through Langtang Lirung, collapsing tons of ice and debris into a glacial lake — blocking rivers and unleashing a torrent that obliterated villages. While not directly caused by an earthquake, the event was likely amplified by climate-driven glacier instability. Scientists warn that accelerating ice loss, permafrost thaw, and human encroachment are making such disasters more frequent and devastating — especially in…
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