Third Pole's expanding glacial lakes pose greater flood risks, research reveals

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 18, 2023

In a compelling illustration of the escalating impacts of climate change, a recent study has brought into sharp focus the growing threat posed by Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Third Pole region. The Third Pole, an area covering the Tibetan Plateau and adjacent mountain ranges, including the Himalayas, Hindu Kush, and Tianshan Mountains, has become a critical zone for climate resear