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Climate Change and Volcanism Sever Historic Ocean Connection
Climate change and volcanic eruptions are disrupting the long-standing climatic link between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, altering weather patterns across vast regions.
Climate Change Disrupts Ocean Circulation Between Atlantic and Pacific
Climate change is weakening the physical and biological links between two major ocean systems, with potential cascading effects on marine ecosystems and global weather patterns.
Deadly Nepal Floods Fuel Fears of Himalayan Glacier Collapse
A deadly glacier-triggered flash flood in Nepal has intensified concerns among mountain guides and climbers about accelerating climate change in the Himalayas.
Utah Scientists Map Hidden Ice Reserves Beneath Mountain Rock
University of Utah researchers used gravity readings to map 1.55 million cubic meters of ice beneath Mount Timpanogos, potentially representing a significant freshwater resource for the arid region.
Nepal flood death toll reaches 616 as families desperately search for hundreds still missing
Nepal's devastating flash floods originating from Tibet have killed 616 people with hundreds still missing. Search and rescue operations continue across multiple districts as families desperately seek loved ones.
La tragedia de Nepal expone el riesgo creciente de los lagos glaciares: 15 millones en peligro
Una tragedia en Nepal y el Tíbet causada por el colapso de un glaciar expone el creciente riesgo de inundaciones repentinas de lagos glaciares (GLOF), un fenómeno que se ha multiplicado por seis en un siglo debido al cambio climático.
Nepal-China border flooding death toll exceeds 600; over 2,500 still missing
A catastrophic flood at the Nepal-China border has killed over 600 people with more than 2,500 still missing. Search and rescue operations continue into their fourth day following a glacier collapse.
Exclusive footage captures glacier collapse triggering deadly Nepal floods
Exclusive verified videos show a glacier collapse in northern Nepal near Tibet triggering catastrophic flash floods with walls of water and mud through river valleys.
Himalayan nations race to build as natural disaster risks surge
A deadly glacier-triggered flood along the China-Nepal border has exposed the dangers of rapid infrastructure development in the seismically unstable Himalayas, where China, India, and Nepal are building massive dams and projects despite increasing climate-driven hazards.
Nepal-China Resume Flood Rescue as Death Toll Exceeds 600
A glacier collapse in the Himalayas triggered catastrophic flooding across Nepal and Tibet, killing at least 626 people with nearly 2,500 missing. Rescue operations resumed after concerns about a newly formed unstable glacial lake.
Los GLOF: tsunamis de montaña que se aceleran con el calentamiento global
Nepal, Suiza y Perú han sufrido recientemente colapsos de lagos glaciares (GLOF) que generan devastadores flujos de barro, hielo y agua. El calentamiento global intensifica estos fenómenos naturales, cuyo riesgo es cada vez más difícil de mitigar.
Chinese rescuers find 'nothing but ruins' at obliterated Himalayan border crossing
A glacier collapse unleashed deadly floods through Himalayan river systems, killing at least 626 in Nepal and 7 in Tibet. Chinese rescuers found only ruins at the obliterated Gyirong border crossing, with nearly 2,000 missing and barrier lakes still posing flood risks.
Tornado causa estragos en Ñuble: cortes de luz y casas sin techo en Yungay
Un tornado azotó la comuna de Yungay en la región de Ñuble, causando daños en viviendas, una planta industrial y dejando sin electricidad a más de 15.800 clientes en tres comunas.
Nepal flood death toll hits 579 as rescuers race to find 2,500+ missing
Catastrophic flash floods triggered by glacier collapse in the Himalayas killed nearly 600 people across Nepal and China, with over 2,500 missing. Rescue operations continue as authorities warn of secondary flooding risks from a newly formed upstream lake.
Nepal flood death toll climbs as 2,400+ missing; rescue ops resume after glacier threat
A catastrophic flash flood triggered by a glacier collapse on August 26 has killed at least 586 people in Nepal's Himalayan region, with over 2,400 missing. Rescue operations involving Nepal, China, and India continue amid ongoing risks from unstable glacial lakes.
California couple describes harrowing escape from deadly Nepal glacier flood
A San Francisco Bay Area couple narrowly escaped a devastating glacier-collapse flood in Nepal's Himalayas that killed nearly 600 people and left 2,500 missing. They sprinted to higher ground as a 60-70 foot wall of dark water destroyed homes and swept away others.
Nepal Flooding Death Toll Exceeds 600 as Survivors Share Harrowing Accounts
A glacier collapse in Nepal triggered catastrophic flooding with death toll exceeding 600 and nearly 2,000 missing. Experts note the disaster was difficult to predict, with rebuilding costs estimated at $4 billion.
Nepal's Hydropower Boom Turns Tragic as 900 Workers Go Missing in Flood
A deadly flood has trapped approximately 900 workers in hydropower tunnels across Nepal, with rescue operations ongoing as the country's booming hydropower industry faces a catastrophic crisis.
Bank holiday weekend marred by storms, heavy rain and strong winds
The UK faces a wet and windy bank holiday weekend with heavy showers, thunderstorms, and gales expected across much of the country, ending a record-breaking hot summer with cooler, damp conditions.
Nepal-China border disaster death toll nears 600 as rescuers race against new flood threats
A glacier collapse in the Himalayas triggered catastrophic flash floods killing nearly 600 people across Nepal and China, with almost 2,500 missing. Rescue operations continue amid warnings of secondary flooding from a newly formed lake.
Nepal's Flood Survivors Grapple With Total Loss and Uncertain Futures
A major flood disaster in Nepal has devastated communities, leaving survivors with severe material losses and facing immediate survival challenges alongside uncertain long-term recovery prospects.
97-year-old Nepali woman rescued from flood debris after four-hour operation
A 97-year-old woman was rescued from flood debris in Nepal after a glacier collapse triggered deadly flash floods. Hundreds have been confirmed dead in the disaster.
Climate warming expands brain-eating amoeba risk as cases surge
Warming water temperatures are expanding the geographic range of Naegleria fowleri, a deadly brain-eating amoeba, with recent cases reported in North Carolina and Louisiana affecting children.