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A natural ice formation whose collapse in the Himalayas triggered a devastating flash flood causing over a thousand deaths.

Over 1,000 Dead After Himalayan Glacier Collapse Triggers Devastating Flood

Himalayan Flood Death Toll Exceeds 1,000

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Nepal Floods: Death Toll Rises to 472, Over 1,300 Missing After Glacier Collapse

Nepal Floods: 472 Dead, 1,300+ Missing After Glacier Collapse

Nepal Dam Bursts After Glacier Collapse, Thousands Missing Amid Rescue Halt

Nepal Dam Bursts After Glacier Collapse, Rescue Halted

Nepal glacier flood linked to melting ice

A deadly flash flood in Nepal, which killed at least 273 people and left over 1,300 missing, was likely caused by a large chunk of glacier breaking off and temporarily damming a river. Scientists suggest this led to a surge of water with catastrophic force downstream, highlighting growing risks in the warming Himalayas.

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A natural ice formation whose collapse in the Himalayas triggered a devastating flash flood causing over a thousand deaths.