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What factors can be attributed to the rising incidents of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Himalayan region? Discuss with examples.
Introduction
GLOF [Glacial Lake Outburst Floods] - can be defined as the geophysical phenomenon where the snow laden 'glaciers' melt-down leading to snowmelt / outlet floods and lake formation.
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Main Body
Factors Contributing to rising GLOF in Himalayan region :-
1Melting of Glaciers, due to increasing temperatures.
(a)- As per IPCC, the Valda Glacier of Uttam melted by more than 40%.
2Extreme weather events like avalanches and landslides in the Himalayan region.
(a)- Recent Uttarakashi event.
3other events caused by anthropogenic reasons, Like; unsustainable tourism,
4Government initiatives like SECURE HIMALYAS, effective implementation.
(a)- countering climate change, Paris Agreement, UNFCC Commitments.
5artificial Glaciers (a) - latest exploration
increased population density, etc
(a)- rising tourism in Himachal Pradesh and uttrakhand state for card 19
4Other factors like; decreasing albedo of glaciers, due to increased sunlight exposure and less snowfall.
5GLOF caused by increased coffining of glaciers for human settlement ch
6Government initiatives like SECURE HIMALYAS, effective implementation
(a)- countering climate change, Paris Agreement, UNFCC Commitments.
7Artificial Glaciers (a) - latest exploration
— Geetika Arora · AIR 22
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Conclusion
Thus, GLOFs are a threat to both nature and humanity; requiring urgent principles of deep exburden.
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- Provides clear definition of GLOF
- Lists multiple contributing factors
- References IPCC and government schemes
- Mentions climate agreements
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Topper
Geetika Arora
AIR 222025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods
GLOF in Himalayan region
Writing Stats
191
Total words
10
Paragraphs
analytical and explanatory
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