Nepal's Melting Glaciers Signal Rising Threat of Catastrophic Floods
A geologist warns that rapid warming is making glacial lake outburst floods increasingly common, with Nepal's recent disaster serving as a harbinger of future catastrophes.
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Research directly attributes 18-20% of Pine Island Glacier's retreat since 1940s to human-driven climate change, with impacts expected to persist for centuries.
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8-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunited with mother after dramatic rescue
Eight-year-old Zoyal Ghale survived Nepal's devastating floods by fleeing to a forest and climbing trees, then was rescued from Rasuwa with a broken leg and reunited with his mother.
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Nepali City Overwhelmed as Flood Deaths Mount on Riverbanks
Bharatpur, Nepal faces a humanitarian crisis as flash floods deposit numerous bodies along riverbanks, overwhelming local morgue capacity and recovery efforts.
Dozens of Australians missing in Nepal floods as families hold onto hope
Dozens of Australians are missing after devastating flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 584 people. Families await news of loved ones including an RAAF member and multiple trekking groups.
Satellite images expose catastrophic scale of Nepal glacier flood
Satellite images reveal catastrophic damage from a glacier-triggered flash flood in Nepal's Trishuli River valley that killed over 550 people, destroying villages, bridges, and infrastructure across multiple locations.
Nepal flood survivors cling to balcony as torrent engulfs Trishuli River
Powerful floodwaters swept through Nepal's Trishuli River area on Wednesday, with videos showing residents stranded on balconies as debris-laden waters rushed past nearby structures.
Northern Lights Visible Across Up to 22 U.S. States Friday as Geomagnetic Storm Approaches
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Nepal-China border floods kill 540, hundreds still missing as recovery hampered
At least 540 people have been killed in floods striking the Himalayan border between Nepal and China, with hundreds still missing as ongoing flood risks hamper recovery efforts.
Nearly 600 dead in Nepal-Tibet floods; Red Cross warns toll will rise
Flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse in Nepal's Langtang valley have killed nearly 600 people, displaced 93,000, and left 1,900 missing. Rescue operations are hampered by destroyed infrastructure and fears of further flooding.
Tropical Storm Dolly weakens to open wave, threatens Caribbean rainfall
Tropical Storm Dolly has been downgraded to an open tropical wave and is moving toward the Caribbean, potentially bringing heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola this weekend.
UN talks in Mongolia highlight accelerating global drought crisis
United Nations talks in Mongolia are exposing a growing drought crisis as climate change intensifies its impacts on water availability and agricultural systems worldwide.
China's information controls obscure true scale of Tibet flood disaster
A massive glacier-triggered flash flood devastated Nepal-Tibet border villages, but China's strict information controls limit public understanding of the disaster's true scale compared to Nepal's more open reporting.
Engineered bacteria could accelerate rock weathering for carbon capture
Scientists have developed engineered bacteria that accelerate rock weathering, a natural process that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This biotechnology approach offers a promising new method for climate change mitigation.
Nepal-China border disaster death toll exceeds 500 as new lake threatens further flooding
A glacier collapse in the Himalayas triggered catastrophic flash floods killing over 500 people across Nepal and China, with rescue operations ongoing and a new barrier lake posing additional flood risks.
Bronze Age drought offers cautionary tale for modern climate crisis
New research links the Bronze Age collapse to a severe drought caused by overlapping climate cycles, raising concerns about similar climate stressors threatening modern civilization.
Nepal-Tibet border faces new flood threat from barrier lake after glacier collapse
A barrier lake formed by recent landslide near Nepal-Tibet border poses high risk of breaching and causing a second flood, following Wednesday's deadly flash flood triggered by glacier collapse.
China warns of 'high risk' barrier lake could burst, triggering second flood
China warns a barrier lake formed by recent landslide near Nepal-Tibet border risks bursting within days, potentially causing catastrophic downstream flooding after Wednesday's glacier-triggered disaster killed hundreds.
Tropical Storm Dolly forms in Atlantic, fourth named storm of 2026 season
Tropical Storm Dolly became the fourth named Atlantic storm of 2026, forming far at sea with 40 mph winds and expected to weaken before reaching the Leeward Islands.
Nepal-China border disaster death toll climbs as glacier-formed lake threatens second flood
A glacier and bedrock collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border triggered catastrophic flooding with rising death tolls. New lakes formed by debris pose an additional flood risk to downstream communities.
Five missing Kiwis in Nepal floods; verification 'will take some time'
New Zealand officials say it will take time to locate five Kiwis believed missing after catastrophic flash floods in Nepal killed 390 and left over 1,400 unaccounted for.
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