What caused the catastrophic flood in Nepal? And why does a glacier collapse?
CNN Portugal27 August 2026 at 10:23
A catastrophic flood hit the border area between Nepal and Tibet in China, resulting in dozens of dead and missing, with the death toll rising by the minute. The tragedy is believed to have been caused by the collapse of a glacier, which released a huge amount of water and debris, devastating villages and infrastructure in the region. The article explains the scientific factors behind the glacial collapse and the weather conditions that contributed to the scale of the catastrophe.
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