Simulation and Assessment of Future Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in the Poiqu River Basin, Central Himalayas

Simulation and Assessment of Future Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in the Poiqu River Basin, Central Himalayas

A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) is a typical glacier-related hazard in high mountain regions. In recent decades, glacial lakes in the Himalayas have expanded rapidly due to climate warming and glacial retreat. Some of these lakes are unstable, and may suddenly burst under different triggering f...

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Main Authors: Taigang Zhang, Weicai Wang, Tanguang Gao, Baosheng An
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
GLOF
glacial lake
hazard assessment
Himalayas
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/13/10/1376

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