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9 Millionen olympische Gletscherbecken schmelzen jedes Jahr, neue Studien finden
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Researcher Susanna Werth, assistant professor at Virginia Tech and co-author of the study, warns that looking ahead, a faster retreat of mountain glaciers will shift the main source of river flow from glacier melt to rainfall, thereby heightening the risk of droughts in downstream regions for future generations.
Unstable glaciers heighten flood and landslide risks
Unstable glaciers pose dangers that extend far beyond long-term water loss. Faster melting increases the risk of glacial lake outburst floods, which are becoming more common in mountain regions as ice retreats under a warming climate. These sudden floods can trigger cascading hazards such as landslides and river flooding, with the potential to devastate nearby communities.