Refining lake volume estimation and critical depth identification for enhanced glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) event anticipation
Nazir Ahmed Bazai,Paul A. Carling,Peng Cui,Wang Hao,Zhang Guotao,Liu Dingzhu,and Javed Hassan
Nazir Ahmed Bazai
Key Laboratory of Mountain Hazards and Earth Surface Process/Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Chengdu, China
China-Pakistan Joint Research Center on Earth Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences and HEC, Islamabad, Pakistan
We explored the growing threat of glacier lake outburst floods (GLOFs) driven by glacier surges in the Karakoram. Using advanced remote sensing and field data, we identified key lake volumes and depths that indicate potential GLOFs. Our findings improve early warning systems by providing rapid methods to assess lake volumes in remote areas. This research seeks to protect vulnerable communities and contribute to global efforts in predicting and mitigating catastrophic flood risks.
We explored the growing threat of glacier lake outburst floods (GLOFs) driven by glacier surges...