Study examines seismic signals from Nepal mountain collapse and deadly flood

Researchers analyzing seismic data from Nepal's August 26 disaster that killed dozens offer the first comprehensive account of the mountainside failure, though the precise trigger remains unknown.

First covered Oct 14, 2026 · 9:06 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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27d Inside Climate News New Study Reveals Clues About the Origins of Nepal’s Deadly Flood — A new study in the journal Seismica presents the first comprehensive seismic analysis of what happened during the disastrous flood in Nepal on Aug. 26.

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Appeared in: 2026-10-15 (#16)

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