Phys.org·4 min read·medium
Tiny mountain lakes pose big, overlooked flood risks, new study warns
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Euan Wemyss
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A new study identifies 'small alpine lake outbursts' (SALOs) as an overlooked climate risk caused by glacier retreat and permafrost thaw. These small lakes can trigger sudden, destructive floods, challenging current hazard monitoring frameworks.
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