Comparative satellite imagery of Nepal-China border before and after Aug. 26 showed the massive devastation in region caused by flash floods on Wednesday.
\n\nThis satellite image provided by Vantor shows Syapru Besi, Nepal on Oct. 18, 2023. (Satellite image ©2026 Vantor via AP)
\n\nThis satellite image provided by Vantor shows destruction at Syapru Besi, Nepal on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (Satellite image ©2026 Vantor via AP)
\n\nThis satellite image provided by Vantor shows the remains of a cement site in Nepal on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (Satellite image ©2026 Vantor via AP)
\n\nThis satellite image provided by Vantor shows a cement site in Nepal on Oct. 18, 2023. (Satellite image ©2026 Vantor via AP)
\n\nThis satellite image provided by Vantor shows a bridge and buildings on the Trishuli River in Nepal on April 19, 2024. (Satellite image ©2026 Vantor via AP)
\n\nAs rescue teams searched for missing people following catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-China border, Earth scientists reviewed satellite imagery for clues to the cause and assessed the devastation.
\n\nThe flooding Wednesday killed hundreds of people in Nepal and Tibet, and hundreds more are missing, including foreigners and pilgrims.
\n\nGeomorphologists Kristen Cook and Dan Shugar said initial images from Nepal…
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