ISRO, in its studies, has revealed that there is a 178% increase in th

ISRO, in its studies, has revealed that there is a 178% increase in the size of the Ghepang Ghat Glacial Lake. In which of the following States/UTs is this lake located ?

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Jammu & Kashmir

Ladakh

Himachal Pradesh

Uttarakhand

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The Ghepang Ghat Glacial Lake, whose significant increase in size was highlighted by ISRO’s study, is located in the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.

Glacial lakes, especially those formed due to glacial retreat, pose a risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). Monitoring their size and stability is crucial for disaster preparedness in the Himalayan region.

ISRO’s National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) regularly monitors Himalayan glacial lakes using satellite data to assess changes in their size and potential risks. The Ghepang Ghat lake’s rapid expansion is linked to the retreat of its parent glacier.

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