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Yarlung Tsangpo River faces increased flood risk, study finds

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A new study indicates that the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, which is slated to host the world's largest dam, faces a heightened risk of flooding this century. Chinese researchers reconstructed the river's run-off history using tree rings and climate data, projecting increased water run-off and a greater likelihood of high-run-off events. These findings, published in China Science Bulletin, offer a long-term perspective on the river's hydroclimatic variability and aid in assessing future water-resource risks. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Victoria Bela ·

    Tibetan river hosting world’s biggest dam is facing increasing flood risk: study

    Chinese researchers have found that the Yarlung Tsangpo River – soon to host the largest mega dam in the world – may face increased run-off and flood risks over this century. Using tree-ring width chronologies in the southeastern Tibetan Plateau, the team reconstructed the river’…

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