WebFeb 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. The study led by Newcastle University is the ...

WebFeb 8, 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 and deadly outburst flood, a new study finds.

WebFeb 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 and deadly outburst flood, a new study finds.

WebMay 2, 2021 · An increasing number of people are being threatened by flooding caused by glacial lakes bursting, scientists have warned. As the planet warms and glaciers recede, meltwater accumulates and forms ...

WebFeb 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 and deadly outburst flood, a new study finds.

WebFeb 7, 2023 · Glacial lakes are forming and expanding across high mountain regions, posing a threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) to downstream communities. To direct mitigation efforts and avoid future...

WebFeb 8, 2023 · February 8, 2023 at 11:45 AM · 4 min read. 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...

WebApr 18, 2019 · Flash floods threaten more people than thought, as ice melts With climate change, ice holding back glacial lakes is melting faster in the Himalayan Tibetan Plateau, threatening downstream...

WebFeb 8, 2023 · A second study, awaiting publicatio­n in a peer-reviewed journal, catalogs more than 150 glacial flood outbursts in history and recent times. It’s a threat Americans and Europeans rarely think about, but 1 million people live within just 6 miles of potentiall­y unstable glacial-fed lakes, the study calculated.

WebMay 23, 2023 · New York City is sinking under the weight of all of its buildings, a new study found. It aims to show how high-rise buildings in coastal areas could contribute to future flood risk.