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Which of these is a major impact of melting glaciers in the Himalayas?
AIncrease in land area
BSea level rise
CGlacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)
DDecrease in rainfall
✓ Correct Answer: C — Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)
Melting glaciers in Nepal often create unstable lakes that can burst, causing catastrophic floods downstream.
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