Hanging Glacier Above Badrinath Poses Avalanche Risk
A new study says a hanging glacier above Badrinath could set off an avalanche. Researchers say it could reach the helipad, roads and nearly 400 buildings, along with farmland, forests and key infrastructure. Their simulations show the threat is serious.
Context
Context: Badrinath is a major Hindu pilgrimage town in the Himalayas, visited by large numbers of pilgrims each year. Hanging glaciers sit on steep slopes and can break off, so mountain towns are watched for this kind of risk.
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