How a glacial collapse caused devastation downstream
The US Geological Survey says a glacial collapse triggered devastating floods downstream from the Nepal-Tibet border.
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How a glacial collapse caused devastation downstream
Key points
- US Geological Survey says floods were triggered by a glacial collapse.
- Initial reports blamed an earthquake before the collapse finding.
- Cause of the glacial collapse is still undetermined.
- Scientists warn Himalayan glaciers melting faster due to climate change.
- Experts note floods occurred downstream from the Nepal-Tibet border.
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The US Geological Survey says a glacial collapse triggered devastating floods downstream from the Nepal-Tibet border.