Caught on Cam: Tourist Accidentally Films Glacier Collapse Linked To Catastrophic Floods in Nepal
The debris flow traveled nearly 20 kilometers and killed at least 626 people in Nepal, officials said.
- On Friday, BBC Verify authenticated footage showing a landslide near the Langtang Lirung peak that triggered the devastating mudslide along the Nepal-China border.
- Experts indicate a massive mass of ice and rock fell into the Lhende River, creating a temporary landslide dam that later surged downstream into the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems.
- The collapse occurred at an altitude of around 5,140 metres, covering approximately 620,000 square metres, while the US Geological Survey reported a 5.2 magnitude event based on seismic data.
- Search-and-Rescue teams confirmed at least 626 deaths in Nepal while more than 2,500 remain missing; more than 3,700 were rescued and around 320 Indians remain uncontactable.
- Reuters reported a temporary barrier lake upstream accumulated over 2.5 million cubic metres of water, threatening to breach into the Bhotekoshi River and briefly disrupting rescue operations.
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Tourist accidentally films Nepal glacier collapse linked to Gyirong Port mudslide; China expert confirms location: Video
A glacier collapse in Nepal caused a devastating torrent of rocks and debris, resulting in the deaths of 626 people in Nepal and seven in Tibet. A tourist in China captured the moment of the collapse, which was confirmed by a local scientist.
Caught on Cam: Tourist Accidentally Films Glacier Collapse Linked To Catastrophic Floods in Nepal
A tourist filming the mountains in China's Xizang may have accidentally captured the moment a glacier collapsed, triggering the deadly mudslide at Gyirong Port (border crossing) along the Nepal-China border. The footage is now being studied by experts, who believe it
Video captures moment when Himalayan glacier collapsed, leading to catastrophic Nepal-Tibet flash flood
The video is believed to show the glacier collapse on the Nepalese side of the border that triggered a chain of events leading to the powerful mudslide at Gyirong Port and the following flash flood that have left 626 people dead so far in Nepal.
The glacier is visible before the falling ice has melted.
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