Which risk increases when tectonic uplift obstructs glacial meltwater flow?

💡 Explanation

Glacial Lake Outburst Floods increase because impoundment of meltwater increases hydrostatic pressure until the barrier fails via hydrofracturing, therefore creating a sudden release of water, rather than gradual drainage or harmless subsurface flow.

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