Scientists warn of 3,100 “surging glaciers” that can trigger floods and avalanches

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A rare type of glacier can suddenly surge forward, creating dangerous floods, avalanches, and other hazards for nearby communities. Now, climate change is making these dramatic events more unpredictable—and potentially more dangerous. Credit: Shutterstock Most glaciers around the world are shrinking as temperatures rise. But a smaller group behaves in a very different way, and their actions can be far more dangerous. An international team of scientists led by the University of Portsmouth has

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