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DISASTERELEVATEDAug 27 · Aug 27, 2026, 1:43 AM

What we know about the environmental causes behind the Nepal landslide

France 24 [en]

Deadly floods along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday highlighted the near-impossible task of predicting sudden landslides and mudflows in the Himalayas. Experts say the terrain can turn a blocked river into a devastating torrent within minutes, while climate change may be increasing the risks of such disasters.

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