Geography class — Climate graphic of the week: Glacial lakes flood risks rise

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Specification:

• Climate change and glaciation

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Climate graphic of the week: Glacial lakes flood risks rise

• Describe the data presented in the chart

• Outline what glacial lake outburst floods are and why they pose a risk to communities

• Many of the countries at risk of glacial outbursts are low or middle income. Discuss how this contributes to global inequality

Alasdair Monteith, Gordonstoun