Gepang Gath glacial lake

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Its a rapidly expanding glacial lake- as of May 2013 it was 0.5 sqkm in area.
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) risk mapping in field area was done in 2008, 2012 and 2013 field seasons. The study found that Gepang Gath glacial lake was risky and threatens the Manali-Leh National Highway and the downstream Sissu village.
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Coordinates:   32°31'28"N   77°13'5"E
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