Himalayan glacier breaks in two-kilometre fall, triggering catastrophic floods
A glacier more than 5,000 metres high in Nepal's Langtang Himal broke free. The collapse caused flash floods. Hundreds were killed and at least 1,500 went missing.
Why it mattersThe disaster shows how high-altitude ice breaks can trigger catastrophic natural hazards in mountain valleys, killing thousands. Scientists say warming temperatures make such events more likely in densely populated Asian river regions.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet. If glacial collapses accelerate across the Himalayas, it would eventually alter water flow for downstream nations and affect millions who depend on glacial runoff.
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