The Himalaya Mountains, known for their cold and snow, are melting. But where's all that water going? Into lakes — thousands upon thousands — nestled high in the mountains.
As the Himalayas Melt, Thousands of Dangerous Floods Could Sweep Through the Mountain Range
A new study predicts that 5,000 lakes across the mountain range could one day burst into valleys below.
Dec 30, 2019 8:00 PM
Himalayan lakes could begin flooding into the valleys below as glaciers melt and the climate warms. (Credit: Olga Danylenko/Shutterstock)
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