Planeta Futuro | ¿Qué es un GLOF? El fenómeno que devastó a Nepal

What is a GLOF and why is it so dangerous? In this edition of Planeta Futuro, Daniel Silva explains the devastating phenomenon that wiped out a city in Nepal and analyzes whether a disaster of this magnitude could occur in Chile. Join Juan Manuel Astorga to understand: The disaster in Nepal: How an avalanche of more than 100 million tons of rock and ice reached speeds of up to 180 km/h. What is Permafrost?: The role of the "glue" of the mountains and how climate change is weakening it. Risk in Chile: We analyze the situation of the El Morado Glacier and the danger of hanging glaciers and glacial lakes in the Metropolitan Region. Prevention and technology: The difference between the tragedy in Nepal and the successful early warning system in Switzerland. Chile has more than 26,000 glaciers, and it is essential to understand the risks of mass wasting in a country with a mountain range. #Chile #Nepal #PlanetFuture #Glaciers #ClimateChange #Science #Meganews Subscribe to our channel to receive the most important news from Chile and the world, exclusive reports, and 24/7 live streams. 🔔 Don't forget to turn on notifications. Episodes: 00:00 Introduction: What is a GLOF phenomenon? 00:48 The human disaster in Nepal: A city wiped off the map 01:07 Magnitude of the avalanche: 300 million tons of rock and ice 02:43 Could a similar disaster happen in Chile? 03:11 The case of Switzerland: The importance of technology and early warning 04:02 Glaciers in Chile: Impact of climate change and fragmentation 04:32 What is permafrost and how does it affect mountain stability? 05:14 Risk in the Metropolitan Region: The case of El Morado Glacier 06:28 Hazard zones and mitigation works in Chile 07:04 Devastation comparison: Nepal vs. Switzerland (Platen) 07:51 Conclusions: Monitoring and adaptation to climate change