Scientists believe a glacier collapse likely triggered a devastating flash flood in Nepal. New Scientist published findings identifying the glacier collapse as the probable driver of the disaster. In another region, a glacier in Greenland dropped a massive piece of ice. In addition, studies suggest Utah mountain ranges might contain a billion tons of concealed ice.
In France, ice cream vendors in Colmar, Ales, and Orange examined summer sales after extreme summer temperatures. Outlets including dna.fr, Midi Libre, and Le Dauphiné Libéré reported on shop owners evaluated the summer season and customer demand during episodes of soaring heat.