Glacier collapse triggers 100km flood in Nepal
A glacier collapsed on August 26 in Nepal. This caused a flash flood. The flood raced almost 100 kilometres downstream within hours.
Why it mattersRising temperatures are affecting mountain glaciers worldwide. Sudden flooding from glacial collapse threatens downstream communities.
AustraliaNo direct Australian impact, but shows how warming destabilizes glaciers globally, threatening water supplies and flood risk in mountain regions.
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