The release of a glacial lake can cause large-scale flooding, and the path of destruction can reach more than 100 kilometers.
Scientists from the University of Newcastle in the UK say that by the end of the century, about half of the 215 thousand glaciers will disappear from the face of the Earth. This process endangers the lives of millions of people, and not where previously thought, writes Science Alert.
In particular, the melting of glaciers will be devastating for the inhabitants of four countries – India, Pakistan, Peru and China. The reason is that the population there is especially vulnerable to climate disasters, and glacial lakes are abundant.
“About 15 million people could be at risk, because they live downstream from a large glacial lake that could erupt. warn of the threat,” the researchers said.
According to them, glacial lake eruptions can cause large-scale flooding, and the path of destruction can reach more than 100 kilometers.
“Scientists call Pakistan and China the most dangerous at the moment. So, in Pakistan, in the nearby glacial lake that can explode, more than 2 million people live, in China – almost twice as many. Peru is in third . in this risk rating, and India is in fourth place,” the experts added.
We remind you, early scientists said that by 2050 there will be no glacier on Kilimanjaro.
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