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What do you understand by Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF)? What are the potential risks associated with hydroelectric projects in glacial regions.
Category: Geography (GS-I),
Test Date: 28 Jan 2025
Approach
- Definition of GLOF (a flood that occurs when a glacial lake, often formed by the melting of glaciers, suddenly releases water due to a breach in the dam or the ice barrier holding the lake)
- Risks Associated with Hydroelectric Projects in Glacial Regions:
- Potential for dam failure due to flooding or GLOF events.
- Increased vulnerability of downstream infrastructure and communities.
- Need for advanced flood risk management, spillway design, and monitoring of glacial lakes.
- Importance of updating flood risk assessments based on changing climate patterns and glacial dynamics.
- Role of early warning systems and environmental impact assessments in minimizing disaster risks.
- Wrap up your answer
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