Nepal flood linked to glacier collapse
A severe flood in Nepal was likely triggered by a glacier collapse, possibly related to climate change, causing a massive debris flow that traveled more than 60 miles. The event resulted in at least 165 deaths and nearly 1,500 people missing, including hundreds of foreigners, with researchers noting the destructive force of the flow and its potential link to melting permafrost. The exact causes are still under investigation, but satellite imagery, seismic data, and on-ground assessments are being used to determine the sequence of events. Scientists emphasize that climate change is accelerating glacial and permafrost melt, increasing the frequency of such catastrophic events.
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