Development of a Potentially Hazardous Pro-Glacial Lake in Aksay Valley, Kyrgyz Range, Northern Tien Shan

Development of a Potentially Hazardous Pro-Glacial Lake in Aksay Valley, Kyrgyz Range, Northern Tien Shan

Debris flows caused by glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) are common hazards in mountain environments. The risk posed by glacial lake outburst hazards is particularly evaluated where the lower reaches of catchments are populated. A potentially dangerous lake has been identified adjacent to the Uch...

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Main Authors: Vitalii Zaginaev, Kristyna Falatkova, Bohumir Jansky, Miroslav Sobr, Sergey Erokhin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Hydrology
Subjects:
pro-glacial lake
glacier retreat
Aksay Valley
Uchitel Glacier
GLOF
debris flow
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2306-5338/6/1/3

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