How does a collapsing glacier turn into a lethal wall of mud and water? An expert explains what happened in Nepal
A group of 50 Himalayan hazard experts is providing rapid analysis of the event. Here’s what they’ve found so far.
Primary Results
Himalayan communities are under siege from landslides – and climate change is worsening the crisis
Haphazard construction has made the region more vulnerable to increasingly intense rainfall.
Mountain of destiny: exhibition captures a unique moment in German Himalayan mountaineering
A new exhibition captures the moment when Germany started to rebuild her national pride, in the Himalayan mountains.
Anthill 15: Unexplored places
In this episode of The Anthill podcast we are off exploring: land, sea and space.
Nepal‑Tibet disaster linked to climate change – a glaciologist explains
Glacier melt is partly responsible for the disaster along the border with Tibet and Nepal. An expert explains why this is a growing issue for the world.
Nepal is caught in the middle of India‑China border tensions
Nepal is angry that India is encroaching into the Kalpani region of the Himalayas, which Nepal claims as its own.
Landslides are a global injustice – they’re rarely caused by the people worst affected
When we talk about landslides we need to talk about social justice.
How climate change might trigger more earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
Climate change is causing increasingly severe weather – but it’s not just hazards at the Earth’s surface we should be concerned about.
Pakistan floods: ancient grains like millet could be key to rebuilding food systems
Extreme weather will continue to disrupt global food systems.
Himalayan hazards are becoming more complex. Our warning systems need to catch up
How do you warn people downstream about fast-moving hazards that can change form and cross borders?
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