Glacial lake outburst floods threaten millions globally
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 GLOF impacts, with more than half of these living in India, Pakistan, Peru and China.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-02-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-36033-x |