USGS scientist explains how glacial collapse triggered seismic activity in Nepal

Name: USGS scientist explains how glacial collapse triggered seismic activity in Nepal
Uploaded: 2026-08-27T17:20:09Z
Duration: 2 min 27 s
Description: Brian Collins from the USGS joins Bob Van Dillen to explain how a massive glacial collapse in Nepal generated seismic waves equivalent to a 5.2 magnitude earthquake, rather than an earthquake triggering the collapse.

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Brian Collins from the USGS joins Bob Van Dillen to explain how a massive glacial collapse in Nepal generated seismic waves equivalent to a 5.2 magnitude earthquake, rather than an earthquake triggering the collapse.