# Glacier collapse unleashes catastrophic downstream flooding

https://mins.news/en/video/34782

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-27 18:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZwCIbti6HY

> The US Geological Survey says a glacier collapse caused flooding with catastrophic effects downstream. The sudden release of water produced a powerful surge through areas below the glacier, resulting in a devastating flood.

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