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Avalanche Survivor Warns of Rapid Himalayan Melt and Flood Risks

Avalanche Survivor Warns of Rapid Himalayan Melt and Flood Risks

Mountaineer-scientist Dr. John All recounts a near-fatal fall while researching glacier melt in the Himalayas. He warns that rising temperatures and pollution are accelerating ice loss, heightening the risk of catastrophic floods.

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An avalanche survivor on the melting Himalayas