They found that of 59 earthquakes occurring between 1900 and 2021 near glacial lakes, only one resulted in an outburst flood. Reflecting on the current global record for glacial lake outbursts ...
today convened a meeting to address potential threats of glacial lake outburst flow (GLOF) hazards in the region. Major stakeholders, including Deputy Commissioners of Leh and Kargil, NRSC-ISRO ...
The effects of climate change within the world’s most extensive mountain range are aggravating the threat of GLOFs — and ...
The result was one of the most devastating glacial lake outburst ... to pose more significant risks of floods, the large population of Huaraz makes the threat to life in this region far greater.
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Waves of rain may create a flood threat for the Chicago area, especially from Monday sunset through Tuesday. Models are slowing the forward speed of the entire system, and with ...
As election fervour rises in Uttarakhand, so do the flames in its forests. Despite nearly 100 hectares of green cover being ...
Nearly the entire state is under a flood watch due to the rain and snowmelt. The flooding is expected to be minor, with rivers rising into Friday and early Saturday. Liquid precipitation amounts ...
Of the 188 glacial lakes in Himalayan states, 13 are located in Uttarakhand, he said and added that these have been categorised according to their vulnerability to the threat of "outburst flood".
With previously melting snow, and the incoming rain, a provincial flood warning was issued for some areas, including the Assiniboine River. A system has developed in central Saskatchewan ...
The biggest impact for Southwest Florida is the potential for localized flooding. The good news is the threat of severe thunderstorms has shifted mostly south of our area, so the risk of damaging ...
Overall, more than 30 million people across the Southeast are under a severe storm threat Wednesday, while flood alerts are in effect for over 13 million people from Texas to Georgia amid heavy ...