Proposal Number: 4096
Domain: Environmental Science & Climate Change
Theme(s): Himalayan Glaciers
Supporting Central Government Agency: Ministry of Earth Sciences
Budget (Rs. Lakhs): 341.40
Principal Investigator: Anil Vishnupant Kulkarni
Principal Investigator Institute: Indian Institute of Science,
Co-Investigators:
AJANTA GOSWAMI ,INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE
Dr. RAAJ. Ramsankaran ,Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Gulab Singh ,Indian Institute Technology Bombay
Ajay Dashora ,IIT Guwahati
Domain: Environmental Science & Climate Change
Project Title
RISK ASSESSMENT OF MORAINE DAMMED GLACIER LAKES DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE
Project Images
Image Caption:Satellite imagery showing moraine dammed lake at the terminus of South Lohnak Glacier, Sikkim
Web Abstract
Himalayan glaciers are retreating and it can expose bottom topography, leading to new lakes formation, if slopes are over deepening. It can cause flash flood. Therefore, we are planning to develop new methods and models to estimate location, volume and period of new lake formation. In addition, we will also predict maximum expansion of existing glacier lakes. We are proposing to develop models to estimate glacier depth, mass balance and lake volume. Glacier depth will be estimated using laminar ice flow model and validated using Ground Penetrating Radar. Mass balance will be modeled using Temperature Index method and validated using geodetic, AAR and glaciological methods. Future projection will be done using temperature index and climatic models. Lake volume will be validated using sonar technique and flood estimate will be made using hydrodynamic model. This will be unique contribution to improve safety and security of mountain community.