Glacier retreat and related natural hazards monitoring in Cordillera Blanca, Peru: the potential of satellite imagery

Description

For Peru, the glaciers of the Cordillera Blanca play a significant role as a freshwater resource during the dry season (six months per year) for agriculture, as a source of drinking water and electrical production through hydro-power. These glaciers have also been associated with several natural hazards, which caused material damages and casualties in the region