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Glacier Collapse Triggered Nepal Flood | Chicago News
A deadly glacier collapse in Nepal unleashed a catastrophic flash flood, killing hundreds and leaving over a thousand missing. A massive chunk of ice blocked a river, then gave way—sending a nine-meter surge of water roaring downstream in just 30 minutes. Scientists confirm the event was seismic, registering a magnitude 5.2, and are now piecing together how the ice dam amplified destruction. While climate change’s role is still under investigation, warming temperatures are accelerating glacial melt, heightening risks across the Himalayas. With billions relying on these glaciers for water—and…
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