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How do glaciers melt?
Glaciers are huge ice masses that form over hundreds of years. They melt naturally in summer, but rising global temperatures are speeding this up, causing more water to flow into rivers. This extra water can lead to flash floods, like the one that trapped workers in Nepal, especially when combined with heavy rainfall.
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