Experts Suspect a Melting Himalayan Glacier Caused Flood Catastophe - ABC Listen
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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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SIC NotíciasThey can create natural dams and trigger a second catastrophic event if they are released.
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