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Glacial lake overflow risk identified on Nepal-Tibet border following collapse

Chinese authorities have issued warnings regarding potential flooding from a glacial lake formed after a recent collapse in the border region. While experts are evaluating the feasibility of natural drainage to mitigate the threat, the situation remains volatile due to the risk of secondary avalanches.

El Nacionalabout 19 hours agoNP, CNCredibility 45%View source

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Mosaic Score5.9
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Significance0.5
Source credibility0.5

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