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As rescue workers continue the hunt for survivors following massive floods in the Indian Himalayas, scientists have been busy collecting swathes of data to get to the bottom of exactly what happened.
Investigations are ongoing, but early reports suggesting it was the result of what’s known as a glacial lake outburst flood appear to have been premature.
The natural disaster, which sent rock, ice and water hurtling down river systems in the northern state of Uttarakhand, has already claimed the lives of more than 20 people, and local reports suggest at least 100 people are still unaccounted for.
Within hours, videos of the catastrophe taken by locals began to emerge, as did satellite images captured in the aftermath.
They’ve provided vital clues for researchers who have been poring over the images and data trying to pinpoint exactly what sent a torrent of water down the vast valleys, leaving bridges, dams and buildings shattered in its wake.
Read more here. (Australian Broadcasting Channel)
Includes an interactive satellite webpage to see how the events were unfolding.
Investigations are ongoing, but early reports suggesting it was the result of what’s known as a glacial lake outburst flood appear to have been premature.
The natural disaster, which sent rock, ice and water hurtling down river systems in the northern state of Uttarakhand, has already claimed the lives of more than 20 people, and local reports suggest at least 100 people are still unaccounted for.
Within hours, videos of the catastrophe taken by locals began to emerge, as did satellite images captured in the aftermath.
They’ve provided vital clues for researchers who have been poring over the images and data trying to pinpoint exactly what sent a torrent of water down the vast valleys, leaving bridges, dams and buildings shattered in its wake.
Read more here. (Australian Broadcasting Channel)
Includes an interactive satellite webpage to see how the events were unfolding.
