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At least 55 people were killed, and 70 others were reported missing. Northern Lateral moraine Collapse. Credit: Ashim Sattar "This event is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of high mountain ...

(PTI File Photo) The paper, published in journal Science on Friday states that part of the lateral moraine that collapsed into the lake was unstable and was showing maximum displacement of more ...

The study points out that the GLOF was triggered by the collapse of an unstable section of the lateral frozen moraine of 14.7 million cubic metres, releasing a tsunami-like wave that devastated ...

Himalayan tsunami study reveals 2023 Sikkim flood details, warns of repeat disasters due to climate change impact.

Experts from the global Earth science community have pieced together what happened during the massive Sikkim flood to try to help others prepare for similar disasters. Experts from the global ...

Moraine fire crews were called to the 300 block of Blumen Lane on reports of a fire around 1:30 p.m. The dispatcher said there were no reports of injuries. Video from an iWitness 7 viewer shows ...

Moraine fire crews were called to the 300 block of Blumen Lane on reports of a fire around 1:30 p.m. The flames also melted the siding on a neighboring house, according to Hatcher. No injuries ...

“South Lhonak lake remains highly susceptible to future GLOF events. The northern lateral moraine still has a large and rapidly deforming zone despite the October 3, 2023 failure,” the note added, ...