What factors can be attributed to the rising incidents of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Himalayan region? Discuss with examples.
Introduction
GLOF [Glacial Lake Outburst Floods] - can be defined as the geophysical phenomenon where the snow laden 'glaciers' melt-down leading to snowmelt / outlet floods and lake formation.
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Main Body
Factors Contributing to rising GLOF in Himalayan region :-
(a)- As per IPCC, the Valda Glacier of Uttam melted by more than 40%.
(a)- Recent Uttarakashi event.
(a)- countering climate change, Paris Agreement, UNFCC Commitments.
increased population density, etc
(a)- rising tourism in Himachal Pradesh and uttrakhand state for card 19
(a)- countering climate change, Paris Agreement, UNFCC Commitments.
Conclusion
Thus, GLOFs are a threat to both nature and humanity; requiring urgent principles of deep exburden.
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- Provides clear definition of GLOF
- Lists multiple contributing factors
- References IPCC and government schemes
- Mentions climate agreements
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Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods
GLOF in Himalayan region
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