Experts link Nepal-Tibet landslides to glacier collapse

🇳🇵 NEPAL — Recent landslides impacting the Nepal-Tibet region are believed to be caused by a major glacier collapse. The US Geological Survey reported that sudden climate changes have accelerated glacial melt. This phenomenon raises concerns about future disasters in vulnerable mountain areas.

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Why it matters

The landslides could threaten communities and ecosystems in both Nepal and Tibet.

Context

The region's glaciers are melting at an alarming rate.