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What we know about the environmental causes behind the Nepal landslide

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Deadly floods occurred along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday, triggering sudden landslides and mudflows in the Himalayan region.

Experts note that the local terrain can transform a blocked river into a devastating torrent within minutes. Furthermore, climate change may be increasing the risks of such natural disasters, highlighting the near-impossible task of predicting them.

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