Increasing risk of glacial lake outburst floods as a consequence of climate change in the Himalayan region
The greater Himalayan Mountains host the largest snow covered area outside the polar regions and serves as the source for some of the major fluvial systems of the world. The region acts as the lifeline for approximately 10% of the world’s population. The terrain is geologically active, highly suscep...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2014-08-01
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| Series: | Jàmbá |
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| Online Access: | https://jamba.org.za/index.php/jamba/article/view/110 |