A new study analyzing a lake formed by a glacier surge in the Karakoram Mountains has revealed how satellite images can be used to monitor the potential for lake drainage hazards.

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.

A new study analysing a lake formed by a glacier surge in the Karakoram Mountains has revealed how satellite images can be ...

Located at an altitude of 16,000 feet in the Karakoram range, the glacier is known for its harsh conditions, with ...