glacial lake outburst floods
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U.N. Office’s Recovery Plan Advances Flood Relief Efforts in Pakistan
After a July 2025 glacier lake outburst flood in Hassanabad, the U.N. coordinated a relief and early recovery plan that is supporting reconstruction and humanitarian assistance.
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Glacier Flooding in Alaskan Capital Sets New Record
For the second year in a row, historic glacier floods have damaged hundreds of homes, cars and businesses in Juneau, Alaska.
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Glacial Melting in High Mountain Asia Has the Potential to Overwhelm Hydropower Systems
Flooding in the region threatens hydropower projects and the safety of downstream populations.
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International Framework Aims to Protect and Manage Lands Recently Exposed by Glacier Retreat
As global temperatures increase, questions regarding how to sustainably manage and steward lands recently exposed by glacier retreat are arising. In response, a team of researchers has proposed an international framework that could address these questions while empowering local adaptations around the world.
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Bridge Collapse in Pakistan Due to Glacier Lake Outburst Flood
Searing and unprecedented heat early in the year triggered a glacier lake outburst flood in Pakistan, destroying a bridge important for domestic tourism and international trade.
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At a Melting Glacier, a Landslide, Then Tsunami, Signal Climate-Related Threat
A peculiar seismic signal was the first indication of a gigantic landslide and subsequent tsunami in the remote mountains of British Columbia. It detected what may be a growing climate-related threat.
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Class Determines Vulnerability to Catastrophic Glacial Flooding in Northwest Pakistan
A recent study illustrates how low-status residents are left behind at the frontlines of worsening glacial flooding.
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Fire and Ice: New Database Maps and Classifies the Dangers of Glacierized Volcanoes
A new study maps the world’s glacierized volcanoes and could help predict the dangers of future glaciovolcanism.
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Ancient Data Provides Insights for Managing Future Flood Risks in Patagonia
Flood reconstruction in Patagonia allows for enhanced scientific understanding of glacier lake outburst floods, which are a major threat in mountain communities.
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