After Nepal's catastrophic flood, scientists watch for what comes next
A week after a catastrophic rock-and-ice collapse triggered a massive flood in the Nepal-Tibet border region, scientists are monitoring the unstable terrain for further landslides and floods. Experts warn that heavy monsoon rains could remobilize metres of debris left behind, and they are using satellite data to track warning signs. The article also discusses how disaster preparedness, including exposure and vulnerability of communities, is key to reducing future casualties.