Experts from the global Earth science community – including a scientist from the University of Calgary – have pieced together ...

An international study has cautioned that the growing number of hydroelectric projects near glacier lakes in the Himalayas increases risks of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF). The 2023 flood ...

New research has tracked the evolution of a glacier lake dammed by a glacier surge using satellite images, to help better understand its life cycle and the hazard it presents to nearby communities.

Co-lead author, Dr. Sher Muhammad from the International Center of Integrated Mountain Development, said, "Even after the Shisper Glacier stopped surging and advancing, the lake continued to form ...

Experts from the global Earth science community – including a scientist from the University of Calgary – have pieced together what happened during the ...

Sikkim’s South Lhonak lake, which had disgorged water matching 20,000 Olympic swimming pools into the Teesta river valley 16 months ago claiming 55 lives, remains highly susceptible to another glacial ...

Over a year after a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) ravaged parts of Sikkim and washed away a 60-metre-high rockfill concrete dam of the 1200-MW Teesta-III hydel project, an environment ministry ...

LAKE LOUISE, AB, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise introduces, "BASIN Glacial Waters," the official identity of its highly-anticipated, alpine wrapped, thermal ...

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise introduces, “BASIN Glacial Waters,” the official identity of its highly-anticipated, alpine wrapped, thermal bathing experience. Resting along the shore of Canada ...