A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) occurs when unstable moraine dams burst, releasing massive floodwaters downstream. Triggered by climate change, earthquakes, and cloudbursts, GLOFs severely threaten the Indian Himalayas. Effective mitigation demands robust hazard mapping, remote sensing, and community-based Early Warning Systems.
Click to View MoreThe Aravalli Range, North India’s crucial dust and desertification shield, faces severe degradation. Recent Supreme Court rulings redefining the hills for mining regulations have sparked ecological concerns, amplifying the urgent need for the Aravalli Green Wall eco-restoration project.
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