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Hanging Glaciers Threaten Himalayan Towns | India News
Scientists are sounding the alarm over “hanging glaciers” in the Himalayas—dangerous ice masses perched precariously on steep slopes, destabilized by climate change. A new study reveals over 200 such glaciers in the Alaknanda basin, with much of the unstable ice located high in the mountains. These erratic, fast-moving glaciers pose a grave threat: when they break off, they can trigger avalanches up to 50 meters high and deadly glacial lake outbursts. By 2030, the number of buildings and people at risk in this region could double and increase by 17%, respectively. Experts stress that reactive…
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