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Knowledge Bank. Bhutan: Tsunami from the Sky

Organization: UN Television (UNTV)

We all know that climate change is causing the polar ice-caps to shrink, threatening small islands with extinction and devastating populations with drought. One small Himalayan country, Bhutan is facing melting glaciers that could be devastating for the country if the threat is not managed.

Keywords: climate change, water and disasters, water scarcity.

Location: Bhutan, Asia and Pacific.

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>> Video Bhutan: Tsunami from the Sky
>> As Glaciers Melt, Bhutan Faces Increased Risk of 'Mountain Tsunamis'

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