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Glacial Collapse in Nepal Triggers Disaster

Updated 2026-08-27 16:40 UTC 1 source Negative

A glacial collapse in Nepal has caused a disaster, claiming hundreds of lives and leaving at least 1,400 people missing. The event highlights the increasing risks posed by climate change.

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Scientific American

Why glacial collapse likely caused the Nepal disaster—and why climate change will make these events more likely

The disaster has claimed hundreds of lives, and at least 1,400 people are missing

2026-08-27 14:30 UTC