Watch: What caused the Nepal-Tibet flash floods?
Summary
Floods at the Nepal-Tibet border were caused by a "glacial collapse," where part of a glacier broke apart. Initial ideas that an earthquake caused the floods were ruled out. Scientists say Himalayan glaciers are melting faster due to climate change.Key Facts
- The US Geological Survey reported the floods came from a glacial collapse.
- A glacier, or part of one, disintegrated and caused the flooding.
- Early reports thought an earthquake was the cause but this was found to be incorrect.
- The exact reason for the glacier breaking is still unknown.
- Scientists warn Himalayan glaciers are melting more quickly.
- Rising temperatures and climate change are factors in glacier melting.
- The event happened along the Nepal-Tibet border.
- Authorities and experts are monitoring the situation closely.
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