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Location: Arunachal Pradesh
Significance: Rani Lake is a Category-B glacial lake, flagged by NDMA for potential Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risk.
Assessment Team:
Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS)
National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati
Under: Union Ministry of Earth Sciences
Expedition: Part of the 3rd high-altitude expedition to the Khangri Glacier, Gorichen Mountain region
Objective: Comprehensive risk assessment of GLOF threats and monitoring glacial lake stability.
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