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surging glaciers
Coverage of surging glaciers in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists warn of 3,100 “surging glaciers” that can trigger floods and avalanches
Scientists have identified over 3,100 'surging glaciers' globally, which can rapidly accelerate and cause destructive floods and avalanches. These glaciers are concentrated in high-risk areas like the Arctic and Karakoram Mountains, threatening nearby communities.