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Millions Are at Risk of Flooding Due to Climate Change – But Not Where You'd Think

ScienceAlert · Clare Watson · last updated

Glaciers are melting, putting the lives of millions around the world at risk of flash flooding, according to a new study.

Most of those people reside in just four countries – India, Pakistan, Peru, and China – where glacial lakes are numerous and populations are vulnerable to climate disasters. 

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