This in turn gives him the incentive to act in a riskier way. This economic concept is known as moral hazard. Example: You have not insured your house from any future damages. It implies that a loss ...

Pipe hazards: Snowdrifts can cover exposed pipes, leading to freezing or potential damage if they remain buried. Weight on structures: Although unlikely with small drifts, snow piling on rooftops ...

We synthesized the literature and used remote-sensing techniques to review the types, distribution, characteristics, causes and frequency of major glacial hazards along the Karakoram Highway. We found ...