GLACIAL LAKE OUTBRUST FLOODS (GLOFs) IN NEPAL
According to information available Nepal has experienced at least 24 GLOFs events in the past. The table below shows the GLOF events in Nepal and its information: Table1 Specific GLOF events in Nepal (Mool et.al.2001 a; Bajracharya et.al 2008; Ives et.al 2010) S.N GLOF events/originated in Nepal /date Information 1 Seti khola (Date-unknown – approx. 450 years ago) Investigation shows that a GLOF was probably from the north side of Machhapuchhre. 2 Dudh khoshi (3 september 1977-Nare lake ) Small glacial lake discharged into Nare Lake causing it to overtop down the dudh khoshi valley.4*10^5 cubic meters of water was discharged(Fushimi et.al,1985) 3 Tamor (23 june 1980-Nagma pokhari) GLOF occurred due to collapse of a moraine ...