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As glaciers melt, sudden flood risks threaten 15 million people, study finds

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As glaciers melt and pour massive amounts of water into nearby lakes, 15 million people across the globe live under the threat of a sudden and deadly outburst flood, a new study finds.

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Times of India

Three million people in India at risk of flooding by glacial lakes: Study

The researchers, which also identified priority areas for mitigation, said more than half the globally exposed populations are found in just four countries: India, Pakistan, Peru, and China.

1 year ago·India

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BBC News

Millions face threat of flooding from glacial lakes

Just four countries account for half of the total population at risk of catastrophic flooding.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Glacier Lakes Swollen by Global Warming Threaten Millions

More than nine million people across so-called High Mountain Asia live in the path of potential glacial lake outburst floods, including five million in northern India and Pakistan, they reported in Nature Communications.

1 year ago·India

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Associated Press News

Study: 15 million people live under threat of glacial floods

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

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

Study: 15 million people live under threat of glacial floods

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

1 year ago·United States

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