Temporal analysis of GLOFs in high-mountain regions of Asia and assessment of their causes

Glacial lake outburst flood (or shortly GLOF) has become a well-known phenomenon, one of natural hazards occurring in glaciated high mountain areas of the world. The aim of this study was to investigate temporal distribution of these events in Asia and to assess causes of lake outbursts. Therefore,...

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Main Author: Kristýna Falátková
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karolinum Press 2016-12-01
Series:Acta Universitatis Carolinae Geographica
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Online Access:http://aucgeographica.cz/index.php/aucg/article/view/53