Himalayas

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A parallel danger lurks in the Himalayas and other high mountain areas like the Andes, where melting glaciers have created thousands of new lakes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In the Himalayas, which span Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan and China, the impact of a lake burst can be particularly destructive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Thousands of trekkers visit Nepal every year for its stunning views of the Himalayas and routes lined with picturesque villages -- and emergency helicopter rescues are a critical part of the tourism industry.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

This includes large populations in China and India -- the world's two largest countries by population -- which receive much of their water from the Himalayas.

From Science Daily • Jan. 21, 2026

Nicolas spent a year as a beggar, following the path of the yogis, across the Himalayas, through Katmandu, along the Ganges, and on to Benares, all on foot.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende