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.
The risk of glacial lake outburst floods is increasing due to climate change.
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'.