How a glacial collapse caused devastation downstream
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27 Aug, 10:17ZHow a glacial collapse caused devastation downstream
First reportBBC · 27 Aug, 10:17Z
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What
The US Geological Survey says a glacial collapse triggered devastating floods downstream from the Nepal-Tibet border.
Why
The finding revises initial reports blaming an earthquake, while scientists warn Himalayan glaciers are melting faster due to climate change.
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Investigators have not yet determined what caused the glacial collapse.
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Summary
- 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.