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A glacial collapse that caused a seismic event? What is known about the floods in Nepal

Experts are investigating whether a glacial collapse in Nepal may have caused a seismic event that triggered devastating floods in the region. Global warming may be reducing ice support on steep slopes, significantly increasing the risk of large-scale collapses. The disaster is described as a possible classic example of a "compound event," where multiple climatic and geological factors combine to amplify the destructive effects.

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