Solukhumbu, Nepal – A recent study by the Department of Water and Meteorology has revealed that the cause of the Glacier Lake burst in Thame, Solukhumbu, was primarily due to significant land movement.
The study, which analyzed changes in the land structure before and after the incident using satellite imagery, found that the ground beneath Glacier 1, which acted as a natural dam, experienced substantial movement. This movement likely contributed to the melting of the snow lake and subsequent overflow into Glacier 2.
Additionally, the department noted that increased temperatures and rainfall in the days leading up to the incident may have played a role in accelerating glacier ice melt. Several avalanches in the area above Upper Glacier 2 could have further contributed to the overflow.
The sudden flood in the Thame River occurred on August 16, resulting in significant damage to the local community.
