Imja glacier dead-ice melt rates and changes in a supra-glacial lake, 1989-1994, Khumbu Himal, Nepal: danger of lake drainage

Auteurs :
WATANABE, T.
KAMEYAMA, S.
SATO, T.

Description :
Imja glacier lake has rapidly expanded in area as glacial ice on the east side has melted. If this melt rate continues, collapse of a terminal moraine could cause a devastating outburst flood. AA recommend immediate action to lower the lake level. - (DWG)


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Mountain research and development, issn : 0276-4741, 1995, vol. 15, n°. 4, p. 293-300, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 13 ref.

Date :
1995

Editeur :
Pays édition : Japon, Tokyo, United Nations University