Danger from above: On the Nepal flood
Natural outbursts in hilly terrain are rising amid climate change
A massive chunk of a glacier in Nepal broke off and blocked a river, leading to a deadly flash flood that killed hundreds and left thousands more missing on Wednesday, according to preliminary investigations by scientists. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 5.2 glacier collapse that sent debris downstream with catastrophic consequences.
Scientists are still determining the exact cause of the disaster, but warn that global warming is increasing the risks in the Himalayas, a region that is warming faster than many other parts of the world.
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