Glacier hazards

The glacierized Himalayan border region of Bhutan (bottom) and Tibet (top) seen in an satellite image. At bottom right are a series of moraine dammed lakes. A breach of one dam in 1994 led to severe flooding and loss of life up to 200 km downstream. Hazards are continuing to build up in this area to critical levels. (Courtesy NASA; 29 May 2002).

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