Itanagar, Nov 8: The Centre for Earth Sciences & Himalayan Studies (CESHS), in collaboration with the National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research (NCPOR), today launched the 4th Khangri Glacier Expedition in the Mago Chu basin, situated beneath the majestic Gorichen Mountains of Arunachal Pradesh.

The mission (November 8-15) aims to study glacier mass balance, dynamics, and the impact of climate change on the Eastern Himalayan cryosphere. It will also assess the formation of glacial lakes and the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). The study will provide valuable insights into the Brahmaputra river’s headwater basins, supporting efforts to understand water security and climate change in the Arunachal Himalaya.

Announcing the expedition, CESHS Director Tana Tage expressed delight

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