Franz Josef faces similar flood hazards to Nepal disaster
Sunday 30 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Researchers warn that Franz Josef faces risks from landslide-dam floods similar to the recent disaster on the Nepal-Tibet border. In Auckland, people held a candlelight vigil to honour victims of the Nepal floods, where five New Zealanders are believed to be missing.
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