Climate Change Made Deadly Nepal Glacier and Rock Collapse More Likely, According to Analysis The recent disaster in Nepal, where a catastrophic glacier and rock collapse killed over 1,300 people and left thousands missing, highlights the devastating consequences of climate change.
This tragedy is not just notable for its scale or intensity but also for the fact that it's been years in the making.
According to a report by the World Weather Attribution, human caused global warming has thinned glaciers and thawed mountain permafrost in the Himalayas, leaving the slope vulnerable to collapse.