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How does a collapsing glacier turn into a lethal wall of mud and water? An expert explains what happened in Nepal

A group of 50 Himalayan hazard experts is providing rapid analysis of the event. Here’s what they’ve found so far.

How does a collapsing glacier turn into a lethal wall of mud and water? An expert explains what happened in Nepal
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A group of 50 Himalayan hazard experts is providing rapid analysis of the event. Here’s what they’ve found so far.

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