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Glacial Lake Outburst Flooding in Nepal Rings Alarm Bells
September 10, 2024 08:35 am
On August 18, 2024, an unusual flooding event swept through Thame village in the Everest region of Nepal. This incident was later identified by the Government of Nepal as a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF).
Thame GLOF Rings Alarm Bells
September 1, 2024 09:30 am
Given Nepal’s extreme climatic conditions, fragile geography, and susceptibility to seismic hazards, these beautiful glacial lakes could turn into "water time bombs" in the near future if timely risk reduction measures are not taken. The risks are too significant to ignore.
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