WorldExpert: Climate-driven glacier collapse triggered Nepal mudslide
Nepalese geologist and seismologist Amodmani Dixit said the catastrophic mudslide that struck the China-Nepal border on August 26 was triggered by a large glacier collapse in Nepal linked closely to global climate change. Steep terrain, harsh weather and limited space are hindering rescue work, and he urged deeper Nepal-China cooperation on monitoring, prevention and emergency response.
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Expert: Climate-driven glacier collapse triggered Nepal mudslide
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