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Science · Research & academia · published 2026-08-27 · via Scientific American

Cascading Hazards Explained in Wake of Nepal Flood Disaster

A catastrophic flash flood in northern Nepal has killed over 150 people and left many missing, including tourists. Experts suspect the disaster was a cascading event, where a glacial lake outburst triggered a chain of hazards. While climate change is accelerating glacier melt in the region, its exact role remains uncertain.

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