Experts Suspect a Melting Himalayan Glacier Caused Flood Catastophe - ABC Listen
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The deadly floods that occurred in Nepal on Wednesday were probably caused by a huge block that took off from a glacier, temporarily retrieving a river, according to scientists' preliminary investigations. A few hours later, the mixture of water, rocks and mud advanced down the river with enormous force, according to the initial assessment. Experts are still gathering information obtained by satellites and on land to determine exactly what cause…
While investigating the causes of the disaster, experts warn of the formation of natural dams capable of triggering a second episode
Scientists from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) have warned that debris dragged into the Himalayan river, which has left dozens of dead and hundreds of missing between Nepal and China, could generate natural dams and cause a second catastrophic episode if released. Through a note, ICIMOD points out that authorities and scientists assess whether the debris carried away has temporarily blocked the river in a n…
Early assessments point to an enormous mass of ice and rocks rushing over the Lhende Khola, causing a sudden increase and viol...
Experts suspect a melting Himalayan glacier caused flood catastophe - ABC listen
What exactly caused the Himalayas catastrophe is still being investigated but scientists say the flash flood was likely caused by a landslide, triggered by the weight of a melting glacier. They're also warning of the risk of a second flood in the region caused by debris washed into river systems.
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