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Glacial lake outburst floods threaten millions globally
C. Taylor, T. R. Robinson, et al.
Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) are a looming global threat, endangering 15 million people, especially in High Mountains Asia and the Andes. Researchers Caroline Taylor, Tom R. Robinson, Stuart Dunning, J. Rachel Carr, and Matthew Westoby reveal a critical imbalance in research attention, necessitating urgent action to protect vulnerable populations.
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