A Massive Flood Hits Nepal: Why Experts Are Worried

A deadly flood near the China-Nepal border has experts asking if climate change is making these disasters happen more often.

A huge, scary flood hit the border between Nepal and China this August. It wasn't just rain that caused it. Experts say a mix of rock and ice fell from the mountains, which triggered the disaster. Here is what happened: A mountain slope gave way, sending a giant pile of earth and ice crashing down. This blocked rivers and pushed water out with huge force. People who study these things say the disaster shows how much the world is changing. Why does this keep happening? The Earth is getting warmer. This heat melts the ice on top of mountains. When that ice melts, it makes the ground unstable…