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 triggered by events like landslides, avalanches, or seismic activity, leading to catastrophic downstream flooding. The Himalayan region, with its numerous glaciers and glacial lakes, is particularly vulnerable to GLOFs, a risk exacerbated by climate change.