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What GLOFs are: Glacial lakes that suddenly collapse and devastate everything downstream

Geologist Giovanni Crosta said such events are not unusual in Nepal and can suddenly release millions of cubic metres of water. Satellites suggest that part of a glacier may also have collapsed.

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What is happening

A glacial lake reportedly gave way suddenly, releasing water downstream. According to Crosta, satellite images suggest that a section of glacier also collapsed.

Why is it on the Radar?

The sudden release of large volumes of water from glacial lakes can devastate areas downstream.

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