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Research reveals smaller glacial lakes more prone to flooding
If their dams break, the corresponding glacial ... The authors emphasize how closely climate change, glacier retreat and natural hazards are linked—and how important it is to continuously ...
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Scientists shocked by acceleration of melting crisis: 'We are surprised by the rate'
Melting ice doesn’t just mean rising sea levels — it can reshape life as we know it. Scientists shocked by acceleration of ...
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Image from an interactive map of glacial lakes and dams in Alaska (IMAGE)
The map shows dam type, time period and lake stability. You may also view glacier subregions, lake outlines and total area change. Access the map on GitHub: https://col.st/1oLcI Disclaimer ...
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Himalayan glacial lakes getting larger by 10%, GLOF risks up: Study
This rapid expansion increases risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs ... catastrophic flood events that occur when natural glacial dams fail. The study found that 76.1% of glacial lakes ...
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Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in the Sagarmatha Region: Hazard Assessment Using GIS and Hydrodynamic Modeling
336-344 (9 pages) Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) are common natural hazards in the Himalaya ... the Sagarmatha region (national park and buffer zone) was assessed using dam break and ...
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Research reveals smaller glacial lakes more prone to flooding
A small proportion of this meltwater remains in the glacial lakes around the world. If their dams break, the corresponding glacial lake floods can have catastrophic consequences for the population ...