Glacier collapse underscores need for regional monitoring
- Posted on August 30, 2026
- By The China Daily
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Glacier collapse underscores need for regional monitoring
The collapse of a high-altitude glacier in Nepal triggered a deadly mudslide at a major China-Nepal border crossing. Experts said the underlying instability may be linked to a warming climate that is rapidly altering glaciers, permafrost and mountain slopes across the Himalayas.
