"Reevaluating the Role of Earthquakes in Glacial Lake Outburst Floods"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Phys.org
A new study challenges the assumption that earthquakes are the primary driver of glacial lake outburst floods, suggesting that the triggering processes may be more complex than previously thought. Research in the Andes found that only a small number of earthquakes were associated with outburst floods, and further analysis revealed that seismic activity may not always lead to dam destabilization. The study highlights the need for more research to determine the primary drivers of these floods in order to improve hazard assessments and mitigate their impacts on the environment and communities.