Himalayan slopes at risk: High mountains face rock-ice avalanche risk as temperatures rise; scientists call for early warning systems
Sunday, 22 June 2025 A recent rock-ice collapse in Switzerland, mirroring potential Himalayan disasters, highlights the growing threat of rock-ice avalanches due to thawing permafrost and climate change. A study reveals increasing frequency and intensity of these events across High Mountain Asia, causing significant loss of life and infrastructure damage.
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Sunday, 22 June 2025
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