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Commentary: Nepal’s ‘tsunami of dirt’ highlights rising risk of glacial floods

CNA
Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Commentary: Nepal’s ‘tsunami of dirt’ highlights rising risk of glacial floods

Glaciers worldwide are in retreat, which can lead to more floods and debris flow disasters, says this researcher.

No one died when the Swiss glacier collapsed. Thats because early warning systems were in place. Authorities evacuated residents before it fell. As temperatures rise and climate-related disasters be… [+1443 chars]
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