'Like a bomb exploded': How a 2,000-ft wide glacier triggered deadly Nepal floods
A massive glacier, approximately 2,000 feet wide, broke off in Nepal's Himalayas, triggering deadly flash floods on Wednesday. Geologists indicated that the ice avalanche fell from about 17,000 feet, crashing nearly 4,000 feet into a river valley, creating a surge of water and debris. The incident highlights the increasing risks posed by climate change in the region.