Nepal was the scene of a tragedy that initially made people think of an earthquake as the cause. However, authorities and experts concluded that it was not an earthquake that caused the disaster.
Everything indicates that a mass of ice and rock detached from a glacier in the region. This detachment was the triggering factor of the catastrophe that followed.
The glacier collapse triggered a huge wave that dragged with it large quantities of water, mud and debris. The destructive force of the phenomenon caused casualties and significant damage in the region.
The incident occurred at a time when Nepal frequently faces risks related to glacial instability, especially during periods of higher temperatures.
