Grist iconGristSep 8, 2026

Why it’s so hard to predict a tragedy like Nepal’s glacier collapse

Melting glaciers spell disaster around the world. Protecting people will be a challenge for decades to come.

Why it’s so hard to predict a tragedy like Nepal’s glacier collapse

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