Study co-authored by UMaine glacial geologist finds seismic monitoring may improve early warnings for glacial lake outburst floods – A. Putnam

The Punakha Dzong is a monastery in Bhutan originally constructed in the 15th century at the confluence of the Mo Chhu (left) and Pho Chhu (right) rivers. The Pho Chhu river drains the high, glaciated Himalayan peaks of Lunana —the focus area of this study. In 1994, a glacial-lake outburst flood from the Lugge glacier read more Study co-authored by UMaine glacial geologist finds seismic monitoring may improve early warnings for glacial lake outburst floods – A. Putnam