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When the Mountains Break Loose: Understanding GLOFs Through Nepal’s 2026 Rasuwa Disaster
GLOF? A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) occurs when a lake formed by melting glacier ice — often dammed by unstable moraine, ice, or a temporary debris blockage — releases its impounded water suddenly and catastrophically. The result is a wall of water, ice, and...
When the Mountains Break Loose: Understanding GLOFs Through Nepal’s 2026 Rasuwa Disaster
1. GLOFA Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) occurs when a lake formed by melting glacier ice — often dammed by unstable moraine, ice, or a temporary debris blockage — releases its impounded water suddenly and catastrophically. The result is a wall of water, ice, and...
Beyond the Building: Creating Livable, Sustainable and Resilient Neighbourhoods
“A building is not sustainable simply because it is newly constructed. Its real sustainability begins with how we use, maintain and care for it over time.” When we think about a good home or a good neighbourhood, we often think about beautiful architecture, attractive...