### [2026-08-27](/feed/2026/08/27/index.md)

##### 2026 Nepal floods
# The United States Geological Survey says a glacial collapse and debris flow, not an earthquake, caused the seismic event near the Nepal–Tibet border and subsequent flooding that killed at least 160 people. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/glacial-collapse-caused-seismic-activity-catastrophic-nepal-floods-usgs/article71394824.ece)

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