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New Research Reveals Global Dangers Of Glacial Flooding
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https://www.preventionweb.net/news/new-research-reveals-global-dangers-glacial-flooding <-- shared technical article
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-36033-x <-- shared paper
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New research reveals global dangers of glacial flooding

A new study identifying regions around the world where people are most at risk from flooding caused by melting glaciers could help save vulnerable lives.