Himalayan hazards are becoming more complex. Our warning systems need to catch up
The exact timeline of the recent Nepal flooding disaster is becoming clearer. At 8:37 a.m., instruments recorded what was initially interpreted as an earthquake near Nepal's border with China. Seven minutes later, CCTV recorded the Gyirong Port border post being destroyed by a massive debris flow and flood.
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