Experts from the global Earth science community have pieced together what happened during the massive Sikkim flood to try to help others prepare for similar disasters.
Experts from the global Earth science community – including a scientist from the University of Calgary – have pieced together what happened during the ...
On the night of 3 October 2023, a ridge of frozen rock and other debris on the side of the South Lhonak glacier – called a “lateral moraine” – collapsed into the glacial lake. This set off a ...
Sikkim Glacial Lake Outburst Flood was triggered by the collapse of 14.7 million cubic metres of moraine material in South Lhonak Lake, releasing 50 million cubic metres of water. This disaster ...