These regions are susceptible to the devastating consequences of glacial lake outburst floods 15 million people at risk GLOFs can occur when water is dammed by a glacier (marginal lake) or is ...

A deadly flash flood in the ... for its dangerous glacial lakes, experts say. At least 70 people - including nine soldiers - have died, and more than 100 others are missing after South Lhonak ...

A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) is the sudden release of water that has collected in former glacier beds. These lakes are formed by the retreat of glaciers, a naturally occurring phenomenon ...