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Rock Landslide and Glacial Collapse Likely CausedFloods in Nepal and Tibet, Scientists Say

New satellite imagery added to scientists’ understanding of the events that precipitated the deadly flooding in Nepal and Tibet.

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Leo Sands, Laura Chung and Robin George Andrews27 Aug 2026, 02:13 pmUpdated 2d ago1 min readWorldWorld

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Rock Landslide and Glacial Collapse Likely Caused Floods in Nepal and Tibet, Scientists Say

New satellite imagery added to scientists’ understanding of the events that precipitated the deadly flooding in Nepal and Tibet.

This report is published with credit to The New York Times. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on The New York Times →

Source: The New York Times · Leo Sands, Laura Chung and Robin George Andrews. Published 27 Aug 2026, 02:13 pm.

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