Mass movements still occurring in Uttarakhand: Scientists
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VISHAL GULATI ( IANS) |
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Thu, Mar 4 2021 11:12 IST |
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Mass movements still occurring in Uttarakhand: Scientists. Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, March 4 : High resolution satellite imagery indicates that mass movement activities are still occurring where the rock and ice collapsed that led to a disaster in Uttarakhand last month, as per latest observations of national and international scientists.
In case of another slope failure and avalanche, this can be critical for people and infrastructure downstream, close to the riverbed.
On the another disaster in the making, scientists working under the Glacier and Permafrost Hazards in Mountains (Gaphaz) a standing group of the International Association of Cryospheric Sciences and the International Permafrost Association believe large volumes of material have been eroded and deposited along the river channel.
Mass movements still on in Uttarakhand’s glacier burst region, say scientists
Mass movements still on in Uttarakhand’s glacier burst region, say scientists
Scientists and environmental organisations who are still researching the cause of floods in Uttarakhand s Chamoli district feel this mass movement could be dangerous for people and infrastructure downstream.
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UPDATED: March 5, 2021 00:28 IST
Scientists believe erosion caused by flood probably has undercut some slopes, and this lack of stability could impact roads, villages and other infrastructure situated far above the riverbed. (Picture Credits - PTI
Mass movements are still on in the disaster-struck region of Uttarakhand, as observed by national and international scientists. The development has been brought to light by high-resolution satellite imagery.
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