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How can we protect against glacial collapses to prevent tragedies like the floods in Nepal?

WBUR
Published September 9, 2026 at 10:07 AM MDT
Lamps burn as Buddhist monks perform rituals and prayers for victims of the recent flash floods in the Dhunge area of district Nuwakot, Nepal, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (Niranjan Shrestha/AP)
Niranjan Shrestha/AP
Lamps burn as Buddhist monks perform rituals and prayers for victims of the recent flash floods in the Dhunge area of district Nuwakot, Nepal, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (Niranjan Shrestha/AP)

As the Earth warms, glacial collapses will become more common. So how can we predict them and warn against them early enough to save people’s lives?

We discuss early warning systems for glaciers with Grist reporter Sachi Mulkey.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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