While the exact cause of the recent massive landslide that triggered a catastrophic flood in Nepal remains unknown, the event is prompting worldwide discussion from some experts about how human-amplified climate change is affecting glaciers. ↧ Nepal flood disaster sparks concern over glacier-related events ami... While the exact cause of the flood in Nepal on Wednesday, Aug. 26 is still unknown, the event is prompting discussion of how climate change could be impacting glaciers.