Science
Consequences of glacier shrinkage: Scientists study glacial lake outburst flood in the Himalaya – Science Daily
Scientists have investigated the causes of a glacial lake outburst flood in the Ladakh region of India. They drew on field surveys and satellite images to create…
Researchers from the South Asia Institute and the Heidelberg Center for the Environment of Ruperto Carola investigated the causes of a glacial lake outburst with subsequent flooding in the Ladakh region of India. In order to frame the case study in a larger picture, the research team led by geographer Prof. Dr Marcus Nüsser used satellite images to create a comprehensive survey of glacial lakes for the entire Trans-Himalyan region of Ladakh. They were able to identify changes in the extent and number…
-
Noosa News21 hours agoMassive wind farm project in Queensland axed amid community backlash
-
Noosa News22 hours agoProp Allan Alaalatoa returns to the Wallabies line-up for Rugby Championship game against Argentina
-
General8 hours agoAnne-Marie Te Whiu on new book of poetry, Mettle, and why she dedicated it to her younger self
-
General18 hours agoKAP leader says he was unaware man next to him at rally was wearing neo-Nazi insignia