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A massive glacier collapse in Nepal on August 27 triggered catastrophic floods, sending a torrent of ice, mud, and debris racing through valleys and wiping out entire villages—claiming hundreds of lives. The event, powerful enough to register as a 5.2-magnitude seismic shock, was initially mistaken for an earthquake. Satellite data suggests the ice volume involved could be anywhere from half a million to tens of millions of cubic meters. With warnings issued but uncertain reach, communities had little time to react as the flow moved like liquid concrete. Experts are still investigating whether it was a glacial lake outburst or water trapped beneath the ice that caused the surge, compounded by monsoon rains and melting glaciers. This disaster underscores the escalating dangers posed by climate change, with scientists stressing that reducing emissions is vital to preventing future tragedies.

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