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Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) -Causes, Impact, Solution

June 30, 2023 No Comments

What is meant by Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF)? The lakes formed due to the steadily melting ice at the very top of glaciers is what is called a glacial lake. This glacial lake is contained and regulated by dams. However, in the event of a sudden melting or faster than usual melting, as we […]

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