noun
glacial lake outburst flood
A technical term in glaciology and disaster science referring to a sudden release of water from a glacial lake, often due to moraine dam failure.
氷河湖決壊洪水は、気候変動によって発生リスクが高まっている。
The risk of glacial lake outburst floods is increasing due to climate change.
この地域では、氷河湖決壊洪水の早期警戒システムが導入された。
An early warning system for glacial lake outburst floods has been introduced in this region.
Compound of 氷河湖 (glacial lake), 決壊 (collapse/breach), and 洪水 (flood). A direct calque of the English term 'glacial lake outburst flood'.