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Danger! Glacial lake outburst floods ahead!

Knowing where GLOF danger is highest globally is key for preventing future disasters. Over the last 30 years as the climate has warmed, glaciers across the world have retreated and water from the melting glaciers has collected, forming glacial lakes. These glacial lakes can burst,... click to read more

Caroline Taylor | PhD Researcher at Newcastle University

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published on Sep 22, 2023

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