ScienceIs global warming to blame for the mudslide along the China-Nepal border?

Experts say global warming was a major factor in the catastrophic August 26 mudslide triggered by a glacier collapse in Nepal. Glacier coverage on China’s Qinghai-Xizang Plateau has fallen about 24% in six decades, while glacial lakes are expanding. A barrier lake formed along the border could cause further cascading hazards, underscoring the need for joint China-Nepal monitoring and disaster prevention.

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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-08-30 07:53Original