Climate Change Linked to Catastrophic Glacier Collapse in Nepal
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What happened
A catastrophic glacier collapse occurred in the Langtang Lirung mountain in Nepal and Tibet in late August, leading to the flooding of parts of the region. The event resulted in the deaths of around 1,400 people, with over 5,000 still missing. Researchers from the World Weather Attribution group stated that the collapse of approximately 2 sq km of rock wall and glacier ice was made more likely by soaring temperatures.
From wsau.com, taipeitimes.com
Why it matters
The study found that mean temperatures in the Himalayan region were about 5 degrees Celsius higher than normal during August, with 1.5 degrees Celsius of that increase attributed to climate change. The government of Nepal is seeking international aid, asking for $20 million toward a total rebuilding cost estimated at $5 billion.
From wsau.com, taipeitimes.com
Who's involved
- Imperial College LondonImperial College London contributed academic expertise to the international study on the disaster.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- NepalSpeculative
The country of Nepal could face severe economic strain due to the scale of the damage and the need for international reconstruction funding.
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The entities involved
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Imperial College London
public research university located in London, United Kingdom
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Nepal
country in South Asia
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