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Glacier Collapse Disasters in Nepal and Tibet | Salt Lake City News
Massive glacier collapse in the Himalayas triggers deadly floods in Nepal and Tibet, killing nearly 550 people and leaving around 90 Americans unaccounted for—though three have been rescued and no U.S. fatalities confirmed yet. Many missing were pilgrims en route to Mount Kailash, a sacred site for multiple religions, including 22 from the Isha Foundation. The disaster, which began Wednesday, sent a wall of water and debris through towns, prompting over 3,700 rescues—including hundreds by helicopter. Initially mistaken for an earthquake, the event was confirmed as a glacial landslide by the…
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