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The glacier that collapsed and killed hundreds in Nepal

Observador27 August 2026 at 22:42

A large portion of the 99th highest point in the world collapsed, causing a large glacier to come down that originated a wave of destruction in Nepal. The incident resulted in hundreds of deaths. The affected region had already been hit by a significant earthquake in 2015, which is believed to have contributed to the area's vulnerability.

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