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What caused the catastrophic flash flood in Nepal and Tibet – and how does a glacier collapse?
A glacial collapse registering as a magnitude 5.2 seismic event occurred near the border on Wednesday morning Hundreds of people have died in catastrophic flash floods in Nepal . Here’s what we know so far about what caused the disaster.
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Flash floods swept the Nepal‑Tibet border region on Wednesday, killing dozens and leaving more than 1,000 people missing. The disaster is being investigated for a possible link to a massive glacial collapse in the Himalayas, with scientists also examining the role of climate change. Current reports focus on the immediate impact and the ongoing search for a definitive cause.
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