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A ticking time bomb? 219 glaciers across 71.7 sq km – why scientists warn of looming danger in Uttarakhand
Researchers say monitoring these ice formations can help improve disaster planning in the region.
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- Why it matters
- Monitoring these glaciers can improve disaster planning for the region, suggesting current preparedness may be incomplete.
- Most affected
- Residents of Uttarakhand — May face unplanned or inadequately prepared-for glacier-related hazards.
- Likely next
- Whether the region's disaster management plans are revised based on the glacier monitoring.
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