GLOF and debris flow Early Warning System draft concept (EN)
This is a concept for the GLOF and debris flow Early Warning System that will be installed in the Talgar catchment in the framework of the GLOFCA project.
Category: Guidance and Reports
Mudflow Talgar Catchment
Prepared by Asiya Bostayeva
This report focuses on the Talgar River basin in Kazakhstan, highlighting its vulnerability to glacial lake outburst floods and mudflows, with analysis of historical events, moraine lake dynamics, and mitigation efforts.
Mudflow assessment methodology
Prepared by Saniya Beisenbayeva
This report examines the Talgar River basin in Kazakhstan, highlighting historical and recent mudflow events and presenting updated methodologies for assessing moraine lake breach hazards and mudflow risks.
Methods of assessing hazards and risks from GLOFs and Mudflows
Prepared by: the Institute of Geography and Water Security
This paper briefly describes methods used by the Institute of Geography and Water Security to assess the hazards and risks from Glacier Lake Outburst Floods and Mudflows.
Synthesis report on GLOF hazard and risk in Kazakhstan (EN)
This report provides a comprehensive review of the state of knowledge on GLOF hazard and risk in Kazakhstan, supporting the design and implementation of Early Warning Systems.
Managing risks from Glacial Lake Outburst Floods: Key recommendations and solutions (EN)
Prepared by: Simon Allen (University of Geneva and University of Zurich)
This brochure explores the growing risks of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), driven by retreating glaciers and increasing downstream vulnerabilities. It identifies key challenges, such as limited spatial coverage of hazard reduction measures, insufficient local engagement, and the need for stronger governance and integrated multi-hazard approaches. Drawing on global case studies, it offers recommendations to address these issues, emphasizing sustainable, community-centered solutions.
Baralmos Glacier Field Report (RU)
Prepared by: Prof. A. Kayumov
This field report assesses the Baralmos Glacier, focusing on debris material analysis and surface erosion. It also models potential damage from future lake outbursts.
Modeling and Monitoring GLOF Hazards in Tajikistan
Prepared by: Prof. A. Kayumov
This study focuses on the Baralmas Glacier system in Tajikistan, highlighting repeated GLOF events, including five major mudflows in 2023. The report includes a detailed analysis of the glacier’s lake outburst potential and its impact on regional infrastructure.
Evolution of Mountain Lakes in Pskem River Basin (EN)
Prepared by: Timur Sabitov and Maxim Petrov
This report presents a detailed inventory of mountain lakes in the Pskem River Basin, Uzbekistan, using satellite imagery from 2002 to 2022 and field data spanning 50 years. It highlights trends in heightened lake formation and outburst frequency, in line with global observations.
Synthesis Report on GLOF Hazards and Risks in Uzbekistan (EN)
Prepared by: University of Zurich
State of Knowledge
This report provides a comprehensive review of the state of knowledge on GLOF hazard and risk in Uzbekistan, supporting the design and implementation of Early Warning Systems. It compiles decades of scientific research and data with international studies and perspectives.