24. Glacial Lake Outburst Floods
Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) are the most significant natural hazard in the Everest region.
Other hazards include landslides/rockslides, avalanches, flash flooding, earthquakes, and high altitude.

34. Formation and growth of Imja Lake (south of Mt. Everest), 1962-2007
Glacier Change
1984 (Arial Image)
1962 (Corona)
1972 (Corona)
1992 (Landsat)
2001 (ASTER)
2007 (Cartosat)
Realized by Tobias Bolch (1984-image courtesy of D. Benn)
Bolch et al. 2008, NHESS