Knowledge Nugget | Badrinath to Alaknanda: Understanding the Growing Threat of Hanging Glaciers

Knowledge Nugget | Badrinath to Alaknanda: Understanding the growing threat of hanging glaciers

An ice avalanche triggered by the collapse of a hanging glacier above Badrinath could damage nearly 398 buildings, 2.66 km of roads, and two bridges, says a new study. What are hanging glaciers, how do they form, and why do they pose a growing risk to India? Here's all you need to know.