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Why Nepal’s Langtang Flood Became a Warning for a Warming Himalaya
Key Takeaways
- A mountain collapse near Langtang Lirung triggered a destructive flood that traveled nearly 100 kilometers downstream.
- Supplied evidence suggests a rock-and-ice avalanche, not a simple glacier collapse.
- The analysis links warming Himalayan slopes to growing instability and future disaster risk.
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DT Editorial Team··via phys.org