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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Donna Lu

What caused the catastrophic flood in Nepal and Tibet – and how does a glacier collapse?

What happened in Nepal? Scientists are starting to piece together the possible causes of the devastating Nepal-Tibet flash floods, which have killed hundreds.
What happened in Nepal? Scientists are starting to piece together the possible causes of the devastating Nepal-Tibet flash floods, which have killed hundreds. Photograph: Safal Prakash Shrestha/JNA/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock

Hundreds of people have died in catastrophic flash floods in Nepal. Here’s what we know so far about what caused the disaster.

What happened and when?

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