- Threat of glacial floods refers to the risk of catastrophic flooding from glacial lakes which could burst their natural or ice dams at any moment1234. These floods are also known as glacial lake outburst floods and can cause massive damage and deaths23. The threat is increasing as the climate warms and glaciers melt, forming more lakes124. Up to 15 million people around the world are living in potential hotspots for such floods13.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Up to 15 million people face risk of catastrophic flooding from glacial lakes which could burst their natural dams at any moment, a new study finds. The study led by Newcastle University is the first global attempt to map potential hotspots for such floods. As the climate warms, glaciers retreat and meltwater collects, forming lakes.www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-64547096These “glacial lake outburst floods,” as scientists call them, can be catastrophic — capable of crushing houses, flattening hydroelectric projects and destroying other infrastructure in their paths. They’ve been known to cause hundreds of deaths when they occur. Scientists worry that these events may be poised to increase.www.scientificamerican.com/article/15-million-peop…A new study finds that as glaciers melt and pour massive amounts of water into nearby lakes, some 15 million people across the globe are living in the danger zone of a sudden and deadly outburst flood.www.pbs.org/newshour/science/new-study-finds-1…
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