Unit 6 Definitions Flashcards
1
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GLOF
A
Glacial lake outburst flood, which occurs where a terminal/recessional moraine acts as a dam for glacial meltwater.
2
Q
Lake Lowering
A
Lowering lakes artificially to reduce the risk of flooding.
3
Q
Trigger Mechanisms
A
Factors which trigger a GLOF, by wave generation or dam failure.
4
Q
Adaptive Capacity
A
The capacity of a particular system to adapt, so it can better cope with a particular hazard.
5
Q
Irrigation
A
The artificial watering of vegetation through infrastructure of pipes, sprinklers, canals, or other man made infrastructure.
6
Q
Reservoir
A
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
