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India News: Team used computer model to recreate deluge for report in 'Science'; confirms avalanche, not glacial lake outburst, caused disaster

The region experienced a humanitarian tragedy on February 7 this year, when a wall of debris and water barrelled down the Ronti Gad, Rishiganga and Dhauliganga river valleys.

Study highlights risks to life in the Himalayas due to climate crisis and ever-increasing development projects in a fragile environment

On 7 Feb 2021, a catastrophic mass flow descended the Ronti Gad, Rishiganga, and Dhauliganga valleys in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India, causing widespread devastation and severely damaging two hydropower projects. Over 200 people were killed or are missing. Our analysis of satellite imagery, seismic records, numerical model results, and eyewitness videos reveals that ~27x106 m3 of rock and glacier ice collapsed from the steep north face of Ronti Peak. The rock and ice avalanche rapidly transformed ...

A landslide of rock and ice caused the deadly flood that washed out two hydroelectric power plants in an Indian Himalayan state in February.

Four months ago, a massive chunk broke off a glacier in India. The ice melted on impact, causing a deadly flood, a new study says.

Four months ago, a massive chunk broke off a glacier in India. The ice melted on impact, causing a deadly flood, a new study says.

Mass movements still occurring in Uttarakhand: Scientists ​ By VISHAL GULATI ( IANS) | Published on ​ Thu, Mar 4 2021 11:12 IST | ​ 0 Views Mass movements still occurring in Uttarakhand: Scientists. Image Source: IANS News New Delhi, March 4 : High resolution satellite imagery indicates that mass movement activities are still occurring where the rock and ice collapsed that led to a disaster in Uttarakhand last month, as per latest observations of national and international scientists....