Glacial Collapse Triggers Deadly Floods | Vancouver News

A colossal glacial collapse in Nepal has unleashed catastrophic flash floods, swallowing villages and leaving hundreds missing — including Canadians. A massive ice chunk, the size of a building, shattered off a steep mountainside, mixing with rock and debris to form a deadly torrent. Initially mistaken for an earthquake, the event was fueled by unstable geology and monsoon rains. Survivors recount utter devastation as homes vanish under floodwaters. Now, debris dams hold back water, creating unstable artificial lakes that could burst into tsunami-like floods downstream. Scientists warn this is a growing climate crisis: warming glaciers are collapsing more often and unpredictably, putting Nepal and China at ongoing risk. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4df70e16c8fea4f4