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Glaciers Vanish: Alaska's Wonders & Nepal's Tragedies
1 Sep
Summary
- Alaska's glaciers are rapidly thinning and receding due to climate change.
- A recent Himalayan glacier collapse caused a devastating flood in Nepal.
- Climate change impacts are evident globally, from Alaska to Asia.
In Alaska's Glacier Bay, stunning natural beauty is overshadowed by the rapid retreat of glaciers like Margerie and Grand Pacific. Rangers observe that these icy giants are thinning and receding, causing the Earth's crust to rise as the ice melts, a clear indicator of climate change.
Thousands of miles away, the Himalayas recently experienced a devastating event. A glacier near the border of Nepal and Tibet collapsed, unleashing a torrent of ice, mud, and rock debris into a river. This surge caused a biblical flood, wiping out communities and claiming hundreds of lives, with thousands still unaccounted for.
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