Study assesses risks from hanging glaciers in Central Himalaya

Category : Global Warming | Location : National  | Posted on 2026-04-20 06:36:04

Unstable hanging glaciers on steep mountain slopes could trigger devastating avalanches and downstream disasters, a new study focused on a sensitive section of the Central Himalaya has warned.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/study-assesses-risks-from-hanging-glaciers-in-central-himalaya/article70880557.ece