Ice avalanches are a common phenomenon in those places where glaciers retreat over steep rock walls. Most events, such as the one shown in the photo, are small, but large ice avalanches can have far-reaching consequences particularly if they impact a glacial lake, potentially resulting in an outburst flood.
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- on Tuesday 12 July 2022 by Martin Mergili
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- glacial processes, glacier, ice avalanche, landslide
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