Best Practice Guidance on GLOF Risk Assessment (Chapter 1)

Prepared by: University of Zurich

Chapter 1: Lake Mapping and Susceptibility Assessment

This document outlines best practices for managing GLOF hazards in Central Asia, integrating national standards with international approaches. It covers procedures for glacial lake assessment and risk management established in the four countries and combines them with international scientific state-of-the-art approaches. This document was developed with contributions from international and national experts.

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