Question Q.4GS1GS1
What factors can be attributed to the rising incidents of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Himalayan region? Discuss with examples.
Introduction
Central Water Commission has reported that there is 38.8% increase in glacial lake areas, showing emerging threats vulnerability to GLOFs.
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Main Body
Central Water Commission has reported that there is 38.8% increase in glacial lake areas, showing emerging threats vulnerability to GLOFs.
Factors for Increasing GLOFs:
1Anthropogenic causes:
1- Increasing Infrastructure development in glacial areas (eg) Hydroelectric Dam proposed by China Behma Patna
2- Climate change via Industrial development in hilly areas.
2Natural causes:
1Weakening of Moraines - prey add up on the edge & present outburst (eg) Sikkim Bhoral outburst
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- Provides specific data (38.8% increase in glacial lake areas)
- Distinguishes between anthropogenic and natural causes
- Uses specific examples from Himalayan region
- Cites authoritative source (Central Water Commission)
Topper
SURABHI YADAV
AIR 142025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.
Glacial and Climate-Related Hazards
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)
Writing Stats
92
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structured with enumeration
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