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11 Sep 2020 | Cryosphere

Danger looms over snow-capped mountains | Melting of snow expanding glacier lakes

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A new study has revealed that nearly 47 glacier lakes in the Himalayas are at risk of flooding due to rising temperatures and excessive melting of snow.

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