According to the geologist’s estimates, a chunk of ice with a width of about 2,000 feet snapped cleanly off the glacier sending a mixture of ice and water to the valley floor

Nepal floods: Scientists suspect an ice avalanche may have blocked the Lhende River, triggering the sudden surge of water | World News

An ice and rock avalanche caused massive flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday. At least eight people died, and hundreds of tourists were reported missing after the disaster. The…