Millions face threat of flooding from glacial lakes - BBC News
WebFeb 7, 2023 · BBC News Climate and Science. 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. The study led...
Glacial lake outburst floods threaten millions globally | Nature ...
WebFeb 7, 2023 · Nature Communications - Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) are a major hazard to downstream populations. Here, the authors show that 15 million people globally are potentially exposed to...
Millions face threat of flooding from glacial lakes - BBC
Web7 February 2023. By Patrick Hughes,BBC News Climate and Science. J. Rachel Carr. A glacial lake at the foot of Jomolhari mountain in Bhutan. Up to 15 million people face risk of catastrophic...
Fifteen Million People at Risk of Severe Floods From Melting …
WebFeb 10, 2023 · Fifteen Million People at Risk of Severe Floods From Melting Glaciers. Rising temperatures could worsen glacial lake outbursts, unleashing massive inland waves on downstream communities, a...
15 Million People Are at Risk from Bursting Glacial Lakes
WebFebruary 8, 2023. 3 min read. 15 Million People Are at Risk from Bursting Glacial Lakes. At least 15 million people worldwide live in the flood paths of lakes that form as mountain glaciers...
15 million people live under threat of glacial floods, study says
WebFeb 8, 2023 · By The Associated Press. As glaciers melt and pour massive amounts of water into nearby lakes, 15 million people across the globe live under the threat of a sudden and deadly outburst flood,...
New study finds 15 million people live under the threat of glacial floods
WebFeb 7, 2023 · New study finds 15 million people live under the threat of glacial floods. Science Feb 7, 2023 5:29 PM EDT. As glaciers melt and pour massive amounts of water into nearby lakes, 15 million...
Why glacial ice melt from climate change is so dangerous - NPR
WebApr 19, 2023 · Glacial lake floods are a growing threat. In recent years, multiple glacial lake floods have displaced and killed people. And scientists warn that an estimated 15 million people around the world...
Study: 15 million people live under threat of glacial floods
WebFeb 7, 2023 · By SETH BORENSTEIN. Published 8:03 AM PDT, February 7, 2023. As glaciers melt and pour massive amounts of water into nearby lakes, 15 million people across the globe live under the threat of a sudden …
Increasing risk of glacial lake outburst floods from future Third …
WebMay 6, 2021 · Warming on Earth’s Third Pole is leading to rapid loss of ice and the formation and expansion of glacial lakes, posing a severe threat to downstream communities.
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