Q154
What geological risk was most significant in the Karakoram Highway construction?
A.
Lava flows
B.
Permafrost
C.
Glacial lake outburst floods
AnswerD.
Soil liquefaction
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) posed major risks in the region, damaging the Karakoram Highway multiple times due to rapid water and debris flows.