Decision-Making Methodology for Risk Management Applied to Imja Lake in Nepal

Decision-Making Methodology for Risk Management Applied to Imja Lake in Nepal

Glacial retreat causes the formation of glacier lakes with the potential of producing glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). Imja Lake in Nepal is considered at risk for a GLOF. Communities in the path of a potential Imja GLOF are implementing adaptation projects, yet no quantitative data or guidance...

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Main Authors: Amanda D. Cuellar, Daene C. McKinney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
glacial lake outburst flood
risk management
decision making
Imja Lake
data envelopment analysis
decision analysis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/9/8/591

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