Danger! Glacial lake outburst floods ahead!

The sudden release of water and sediment from glacial lakes, known as glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), are a major natural hazard that can result in significant life loss. The danger of GLOFs varies globally, however in 2020, GLOFs threatened 15 million people. People living in High Mountain Asia and the Andes were the most in danger, with China and Pakistan the most threatened nations