It is time to build GLOF-resilient communities globally before another GLOF disaster strikes

Abstract Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) are natural catastrophic events that pose a growing threat to mountain communities worldwide. Despite extensive research, hazard mapping, and risk modelling, these events continue to cause large-scale destruction to the downstream communities and infrast...

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Published in:npj Natural Hazards
Main Authors: Rayees Ahmed, Lydia Sam, Anshuman Bhardwaj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s44304-025-00097-0