Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Critical for understanding natural disasters in sensitive mountain ecosystems, particularly the Himalayas. It links physical geography, climate change impacts, and disaster management, which are core GS1 and GS3 topics.
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) are sudden releases of large volumes of water from glacial lakes, often caused by the failure of natural dams (moraines or ice) due to factors like glacier retreat, ice avalanches, or seismic activity. These events can lead to catastrophic downstream flooding.