Some lessons from preventive emptying of glacial lakes in the Zailiyskiy Alatau

Stepanov B.S., Khaidarov A.Kh., Yafyazova R.K.

Published in: 2001

Publisher: Hydrometeorology and Ecology Journal, “Kazhydromet”

Region / Country: Kazakhstan

Topics: Preventive emptying of hazardous lakes in Kazakhstan
Abstract:

The results of preventive emptying of lakes in the Issyk, Bolshaya Almatinka, and Malaya Almatinka river basins are presented. The findings suggest that incomplete emptying of hazardous lakes can lead to catastrophic consequences.

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