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World · Asia-Pacific · published 2026-08-28 · via France 24

Satellite analysis reveals glacier collapse triggered Nepal's deadly floods

New satellite imagery and video analysis indicate that a glacier collapse near the Chinese border set off a debris flow traveling at up to 150 km/h, devastating communities across more than 80 kilometers. Scientists are still reconstructing the exact sequence, while authorities warn that an overflowing upstream lake could cause further flooding.

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