What caused the deadly glacier collapse behind Nepal’s floods? Scientists searching for answers

Scientists are still trying to determine what triggered a massive glacier collapse that sent ice plunging up to 1,300m into the valley below, setting off a destructive flood in Nepal. Glaciologist Simon Cook from the University of Dundee tells CNA’s East Asia Tonight that a warming event and snowmelt could have played a role, but stresses that the theory remains speculative. He also warns of continuing risks that could endanger rescue efforts.

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