Massive glacial outburst observed in Greenland for the first time
Dec 16, 2024 · The glacial outburst occurred when Catalina Lake, located in East Greenland, suddenly unleashed its vast water reserves into the Scoresby Sound fjord. This staggering release of 3.4 cubic kilometers (about 0.8 cubic miles) of water places the event among the top three largest ever recorded.
15 Million People Are at Risk from Bursting Glacial Lakes
Feb 8, 2023 · At least 15 million people worldwide live in the flood paths of dangerous glacial lakes that can abruptly burst their banks and rush down mountainsides. A study published Tuesday in the...
Over 3,000 Billion Liters Of Water Flooded Out Of A Glacial Lake In ...
Dec 17, 2024 · In a little over two weeks, more than 3,000 billion liters of water recently flooded out of an ice-dammed lake in East Greenland. It’s the first time scientists have closely documented such an...
Millions face threat of flooding from glacial lakes - BBC News
Feb 7, 2023 · Up to 15 million people face risk of catastrophic flooding from glacial lakes which could burst their natural dams at any moment, a new study finds.
Glacial Lakes - latest research news and features - Phys.org
Sep 3, 2024 · India is setting up high-tech warning systems at nearly 200 Himalayan glacial lakes at risk of bursting their banks, a deadly threat exacerbated by climate change, disaster officials said...
Himalayan Glacial Lakes Surge by Over 10% Since 2011, Report …
Nov 6, 2024 · According to a recent report by India’s Central Water Commission (CWC), glacial lakes and other water bodies in the Himalayas have expanded their surface area by 10.81% from 2011 to 2024. In India alone, the expansion rate has been more significant, with a 33.7% increase in the area of glacial lakes over the same period.
How to prevent disasters from glacial lakes - The Indian Express
4 days ago · News; India; How to prevent disasters from glacial lakes – Uttarakhand plans a study; How to prevent disasters from glacial lakes – Uttarakhand plans a study The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has identified 13 glacial lakes in Uttarakhand. Among these, five fall under Category A, which comprises the most high-risk lakes.
An ‘inland tsunami’: 15 million people are at risk from ... - CNN
Feb 7, 2023 · Glaciers around the world are melting at an alarming rate, and are leaving massive pools of water in their wake. The meltwater fills the depression left behind by the glacier, forming what’s known...
Glacial lake outburst floods threaten millions globally
Feb 7, 2023 · Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) represent a major hazard and can result in significant loss of life. Globally, since 1990, the number and size of glacial lakes has grown rapidly along...
Himalayan glacial lakes saw 10.81% area expansion from 2011 to …
Nov 3, 2024 · Glacial lakes and other water bodies across the Himalayan region saw a 10.81% increase in area from 2011 to 2024 due to climate change, signalling a heightened risk of glacial lake outburst...