Glacial Disaster

On 26th August 2026, a massive debris flow in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River valley killed more than 150 people and left hundreds missing.

  • Early analysis points to a possible glacier collapse triggered by an ice-and-rock landslide, highlighting the growing risks associated with glacier retreat, permafrost thaw and climate change in the Himalayas.

Glacier Retreat & Mountain Hazards

  • Glacier Retreat: Rising temperatures are causing glaciers worldwide to shrink, altering the stability of high-altitude mountain systems.
  • Permafrost: Permafrost is ground that remains frozen for many years. Its thawing can weaken the frozen material binding rocks and soil, increasing the likelihood of landslides, rockfalls ....
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