Glacier and rock collapse in Nepal causes mass casualties
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Residents of Nepal and Tibet
Langtang Lirung, Nepal/Tibet border
August 26, 2026
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A massive glacier and rock collapse in Nepal killed nearly 1,400 people. Over 5,000 people remain missing following the disaster. Climate change, including warming temperatures and permafrost thaw, is identified as a primary driver.
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