In this video, Firstpost explains how a massive ice-and-rock collapse near the Nepal-China border on August 26 triggered a devastating torrent of water, mud, boulders and debris, killing hundreds and leaving more than 1,000 people unaccounted for across Nepal and Tibet. The collapse initially appeared to be an earthquake, but scientists found that the falling mass itself generated seismic waves. Monsoon rain, melting ice and water entering mountain cracks may have weakened the slope before the collapse. Scientists warn the danger may not be a one-off. Rapid Himalayan glacier loss, thawing frozen ground, unstable slopes and potentially dangerous glacial lakes are creating conditions for more deadly floods and collapses. Gursshheen Gahllen brings you the details on Planet Pulse.
Also on the show:
– Typhoon Saudel Hits China as Four Storms Batter East Asia
– New York to New Delhi: How Urban Flooding Is Becoming a Global Crisis
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Nepal | Flash Floods | Nepal-Tibet Border | Glacier Loss | Heavy Rainfall | Glacier Collapse | Glacial Lake | Firstpost
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