Climate change is dramatically altering the Swiss Alps, where hundreds of bodies of water are being created by melting glaciers. Though the lakes can attract tourists and even generate electricity, local residents also fear catastrophic tidal waves.

Seth Dixon, Ph.D.‘s insight:

Earth systems are inherently dynamic; however a change to system such as climate change can upset the system dramatically. 

Tags: climate change, water, physical, geomorphology, landforms.

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