Results for: GLOFs

Analysis of satellite imagery covering the Himalayas reveals a significant increase in the size of 676 glacial lakes larger than 10 hectares since 1984. This expansion poses a growing risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), which can cause devastating flooding downstream. Of the 676 expanding lakes, 130 are located within India, with the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra River basins accounting for the majority. Experts emphasize the need for effective risk management and international collaboration to address the potential hazards posed by these expanding lakes.

Satellite images from ISRO show a significant expansion of glacial lakes in the Himalayas over the past 3-4 decades. Over 600 lakes have doubled in size, raising concerns about Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), which can have devastating downstream impacts. The study highlights the need for monitoring and understanding glacial lake dynamics for GLOF risk management and climate change adaptation.

Satellite imagery analysis by ISRO reveals that glaciers in the Indian Himalayas are melting at an unprecedented rate, resulting in the significant expansion of glacial lakes. These lakes pose risks of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), highlighting the need for monitoring and mitigation measures.