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Glacier break or earthquake? What triggered the Nepal floods? | Explained

Source: The Hindu
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: August 28, 2026 at 06:19

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The evidence now points to a large collapse of ice and rock high in the Himalayas near Langtang Lirung, rather than heavy rainfall.

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