An earth scientist explains the impact that ice loss can have on the stability of the surrounding mountain slopes and glacial lakes.

A new study reveals that the devastating 2023 flood in Derna, Libya, was not merely the result of extreme rainfall but was ...

Many people living in the Himalayas, Andes, Alps, Rocky Mountains, Iceland, and Alaska have experienced glacial lake outburst floods of one type or another.

As global temperatures rise, glaciers are melting, creating dangerous glacial lakes. These lakes pose risks to downstream ...

Scientists now warn that glaciers in many parts of the world 'will not survive the 21st century', potentially triggering ...

The Freshwater Ecosystems Explorer offers what experts call an unprecedented look at the world’s lakes, rivers and wetlands, ...

Municipalities across South Africa consistently take more water from dams than they are allowed, often without facing repercussions. The Overstrand Local Municipality in the Western Cape is a case ...

Across the northeastern United States, a quiet but powerful transformation is underway. Rivers that were once blocked by outdated dams are now running freely again, and the results are nothing short ...

From providing fresh water and supporting biodiversity to regulating the climate and sustaining cultural traditions, healthy, free-flowing rivers have always been critical for people and the planet.

(The Indian Express has launched a new series of articles for UPSC aspirants written by seasoned writers and scholars on issues and concepts spanning History, Polity, International Relations, Art, ...

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, currently on the ISS after a prolonged stay, will return to Earth with the Crew-9 team upon Crew-10's arrival on March 12. Their return was ...