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Hazardous glaciers

Nature

Persons working in high-altitude mountain regions may be exposed to the hazards of glaciers. When a glacier snout ends in a steep slope, glacial movement may result in falls of ice blocks that constitute a considerable danger for persons working in their path.

Broader

Global cooling
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Reduced by

Related

Icebergs
Presentable

Value

Hazard
Yet to rate

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #13: Climate ActionSustainable Development Goal #14: Life Below Water

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Subject
  • Hydrology » Rivers and lakes
  • Societal problems » Hazards
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    Last update
    Oct 4, 2020