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Glacier collapse in Tibet kills 1,000+, thousands missing along China-Nepal border

A glacier collapse at Langtang Lirung triggered a massive mudslide along the China-Nepal border, killing over 1,000 people and leaving thousands missing. The event highlights ongoing glacial instability in the region, with rescue and road-reopening efforts underway. The disaster underscores the human and infrastructure toll of climate-driven glacial hazards in high-mountain Asia.

South China Morning Postabout 10 hours agoCN, NPengCredibility 32%View source

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Mosaic Score7.2
Confidence0.7
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.3

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Gyirong PortLangtang LirungTibet Autonomous RegionTibet

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