Scientists believe a glacier and rock collapse near the Nepal-China border triggered a massive flood.
How a glacial collapse caused Nepal’s catastrophic floods Scientists believe a glacier and rock collapse near the Nepal-China border triggered a massive flood along Nepal’s Trishuli River, killing at least 359 people and leaving 1,500 missing. Here’s how the disaster unfolded.
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