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Glacier Collapse Triggered Deadly Flood | Science News

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A catastrophic flash flood in northern Nepal has claimed at least 157 lives, with hundreds missing—triggered not by rain alone but by a massive glacial collapse that unleashed a deadly cascade of disasters. Within minutes, rivers surged nine meters, obliterating homes, roads, and bridges. Experts warn this is just the tip of the iceberg: cascading natural events are becoming more common and harder to predict, demanding a new, integrated approach to disaster preparedness before the next one strikes. 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/1ce5a81e5d0290ac

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