Spatio-Temporal Distribution Characteristics of Glacial lakes and the Factors Influencing in Southeast Tibetan Plateau from 1993 to 2023

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The glacial lakes play a crucial role in regulating the freshwater ecosystems of the region, but they also pose a significant threat to local infrastructure and populations due to flooding caused by glacial lake outburst. Currently, there is a limited amount of research focused on the monitoring and analysis of glacial lakes in southeastern Tibet. Utilizing Google Earth Engine (GEE) in conjunction with meteorological data, this study examined the variation characteristics of glacial lakes in southeastern Tibet from 1993 to 2023. The region is subjected to segmentation and extraction of glacial lake boundaries utilizing FCN model. According to research findings, by 2023, southeastern Tibet is projected to contain 3,877 glacial lakes, encompassing an area of approximately 395.74 ± 22.72 km 2 . The distribution of glacial lakes in this region follows a pattern characterized by a higher concentration in the south and a lower concentration in the north.The glacial lakes with an area less than 0.1km 2 accounted for 94.24%, while those exceeding 3.0km 2 experienced the least amount of change. The analysis of regional elevation using the natural segmentation method reveals that the glacial lakes are predominantly distributed within the altitude range of 4442 ~ 4909m. The fluctuation of annual mean precipitation and average annual temperature in the study area has exhibited a deceleration trend since 2008, while the growth trajectory of both the area and number of glacial lakes has gradually stabilized. However, given the backdrop of a slight increase in precipitation and a gradual temperature rise, the proliferation of glacial lakes is projected to accelerate predominantly in Nyingchi City's eastern and western regions. Southeastern Tibet Plateau Glacial lake GEE Influencing factors Object-based image analysis Spatio-temporal evolution Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 1. Introduction The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau region boasts the highest concentration and expanse of glaciers beyond the Arctic and Antarctic regions1. Marine glaciers are predominantly influenced by the monsoon climate2. Due to the continuous rise of region temperature, the densely glaciated areas on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau have experienced different degrees of retreat and material loss3 , 4. Accelerating climate change has fostered conditions conducive to glacier melting, resulting in observed increases in the formation of glacial lakes in certain regions5 , 6. many glacial lakes are mostly formed in low-lying regions7, the water supply of glacial meltwater and rainfall also provides material support for the expansion of glacial lakes. Glacial lakes are naturally occurring bodies of water formed through glacial activity8, serving as natural reservoirs for the storage of glacial meltwater and precipitation. The glacial lake is intricately connected to the local hydrological cycle and serves as a significant reservoir of freshwater for the surrounding region9. However, it also poses a major risk of flooding at higher altitudes10. Although the frequency of glacial lake breaches has not significantly increased in recent years, the continuous expansion of glacial lake areas is resulting in a heightened probability of glacial lake outburst disasters11 , 12. The potential for glacial lake outburst floods represents a significant threat to local infrastructure and personnel safety, leading to substantial economic losses in the aftermath of such disasters13. The study of glacial lake changes at high altitudes has garnered increasing attention from researchers, as they explore the positive or negative role played by the development of these lakes in addressing the aforementioned issues. The initial stage witnessed a multitude of researchers solely focusing on conducting comprehensive investigations of local glacial lakes within the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, employing diverse research methodologies to accurately delineate the spatial distribution of regional glacial lakes14-16. With the continuous enhancement of computer processing speeds, an increasing number of researchers are conducting large-scale analyses of regional geological hazards and environmental changes in high-altitude areas17-19. Optical Landsat imagery is widely used by many researchers because it provides remote sensing images since 1972. The computing speed of cloud computing has witnessed a remarkable surge in recent decades, and Google Earth Engine (GEE) has emerged as an indispensable research tool. The efficiency of regional spatial analysis for Extensive coverage across multiple time periods has been significantly enhanced by the increasing popularity of cloud computing20 , 21. The emergence of these new technologies has significantly enhanced the precision in delineating the vector boundary of glacial lakes, yet there still exist systematic errors in the automated extraction of glacial lake boundaries22. After the automated processing is completed, it is essential to carry out manual correction as well. The trend of glacial lake change in the Himalayan mountains and Nianqingtanggula Mountains has been subject to relevant research by some researchers in southeast Tibet23 , 24. The overall trend of glacial lake change can be effectively demonstrated through large-scale and long-term regional studies. However, the identification of boundaries for numerous micro and small glacial lakes in complex terrain conditions remains challenging25 , 26. Currently, advancements in machine vision for the extraction of glacial lake boundaries primarily emphasize automated recognition and segmentation. However, traditional machine vision techniques are unable to accurately identify and extract the boundaries of micro-glacial lakes27. The current research results are insufficient to accurately predict the timing and dynamics of major glacial lake outburst disasters. A comprehensive understanding of the formation mechanisms and dynamic processes of glacial lakes in the study area is essential. Specifically, it has the capability to fully and accurately identify and extract the outline of glacial lakes, as well as comprehend their change processes. To accurately assess the risks associated with glacial lake disasters and to propose effective scientific prevention and control measures, it is essential to establish a theoretical model, integrate field observation data, and analyze the dynamic processes underlying glacial lake formation. The effects of lake expansion, outbursts, and secondary disasters on surrounding areas were quantitatively analyzed. Modern scientific and technological methods, such as numerical simulation and remote sensing monitoring, are utilized to assess changes in risk levels under future scenarios. Subsequently, tiered and classified monitoring systems, along with early warning and emergency prevention and control measures, are formulated to provide a solid scientific foundation for decision-makers. The ongoing update of the glacial lake resource dataset in high-altitude regions is essential for studying the spatial distribution of glacial lakes and analyzing the risks associated with geological disasters, including plateau glacier changes, climate change, and glacial lake outburst floods28-30. This study analyzes the dynamic changes in glacial lakes in the southeastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau from 1993 to 2023, utilizing the Google Earth cloud computing platform and Landsat remote sensing data. The spatial distribution of glacial lakes at various elevations in southeast Tibet is investigated based on an analysis of meteorological data. The boundaries of glacial lakes within the study area are delineated and extracted using a complete convolutional segmentation model. Additionally, the variations in the number and area of glacial lakes over the course of three years are analyzed. This model utilizes a convolutional neural network architecture capable of end-to-end pixel-level classification, thereby enabling accurate extraction of target boundaries directly from remote sensing images. By analyzing time series images, dynamic changes in the lakes can be continuously tracked, offering valuable data to inform the development of relevant policies. This study examines the formation mechanisms and dynamic changes of glacial lakes by quantifying the water demand in the study area. The findings presented herein provide significant insights for the development and utilization of water resources, environmental protection, and disaster prevention in southeastern Tibet. 2. Study Area The average altitude of the study area is 4,100 m, while the maximum elevation reaches 7,782 m. Additionally, the region features rugged terrain in both the western and eastern directions(Fig. 1 ). Since 1989, when England et al31 began investigating the development processes and causes of high altitudes in Asia, a gradual shift has been observed among researchers towards investigating the southeastern and eastern regions of this plateau. The studies, however, vary in terms of their specific scope and precise boundaries32-34. The primary research focus of this paper encompasses Nyingchi and Qamdo. The predominant glacier type in the study area is marine glaciers. The glacier encompasses a total area of 3,128.97 km 2 and comprises a collection of 3,394 individual glaciers. An study of the glacier distribution data from the Global Glacier Monitoring Service (GLMS) reveals that there are 2,925 glaciers in southern Tibet with an area of less than 1 km², which constitute 86.18% of the total glaciers in the region. Small glaciers of significant concern are primarily located in the border regions of Tengchen and Bandar, the northern and southern border areas of KampoJiangda, and the eastern border area of Miling. In the study area, there exist numerous mountain ranges, including but not limited to the Hengduan Range, Nyantanggula Range and Himalayas35. The study area boasts ample water resources, predominantly consisting of seasonal rivers, with their river flow exhibiting significant variations across different seasons36 , 37. The study area encompasses significant river systems, which collectively create a complex hydrological network38. 3. Data and Methods Most glacial lakes are situated in remote regions, making comprehensive field studies challenging. Consequently, remote sensing data has increasingly emerged as a convenient tool for studying the long-term changes in glacial lakes39-42. Landsat optical imagery is now extensively utilized to provide the remote sensing data required for Earth science analyses. The satellites are equipped with a range of sensors, including the Landsat MultiSpectral Scanner (MSS), Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM), Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+), and Operational Land Imagery (OLI)43–46. This study employs the GEE platform to acquire satellite images from the years 1992 to 1994, 2007 to 2009, and 2021 to 2023, all at a resolution of 30 meters. The program allows for the setting of specific parameters to automatically select remote sensing images that meet the requirements in terms of time and location, and merge them accordingly47. The adoption procedure is illustrated in Fig. 2 . The subsequent processing involves manual verification and correction conducted by the image interpreter. The final results incorporate 162 remote sensing images to generate an accurate and comprehensive annual spatial distribution map of glacial lakes. 3.1. Data In this study, Landsat Level 1 Terrain (L1T) data were utilized for terrain and radiometric corrections in remote sensing image analysis.The period from June to September is typically the optimal time for monitoring glacial lakes48. During this period, the glacial lake attained its maximum size due to the minimal coverage of ice and snow in the area49. To minimize the impact of climatic conditions, such as snow cover and cumulus clouds, on interpretability, we selected remote sensing image data characterized by minimal snow and cloud cover (less than 5%) from April to November each year. This approach ensured that the boundaries of glacial lakes in the area were more distinctly differentiated from other features. This study utilizes the RGI 6.0 glacier dataset, which was re-released by the Global Land Ice Measurements (GLIMS) on February 11, 2022, to examine the spatial distribution characteristics of glacial lakes in the southwestern region50. Mapping the spatial distribution of glaciers enables the identification of glacial lakes that exhibit a strong correlation with glacier dynamics51. Subsequently, by establishing a buffer zone spanning 10 kilometers, the research area beyond this boundary can be defined as comprising glacial lakes that display minimal association with changes in glacier conditions52. Finally, based on the distance between a glacial lake and its glacier, glacial lakes can be classified into two categories: glacial-fed lakes and non-glacial-fed lakes. During the mapping process, interference from mountain shadows at high altitudes may obscure certain glacial lakes. SRTM DEM possesses high vertical accuracy, enabling it to effectively capture terrain details and accurately eliminate artifacts, such as mountain shadows, present in images53. The present study utilizes SETM data to derive slope and shadow topographic maps. Climate change significantly affects glaciers and high-altitude glacial lakes54. This study utilizes fifth-generation atmospheric reanalysis data obtained from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). The grid accuracy of this dataset is 0.1°×0.1°55. The Copernicus Climate Data Store provides essential meteorological datasets that facilitate the examination of climate change impacts on regional ice-covered lakes, effective July 18, 2024. 3.2. Methods for mapping glacial lakes Determining the proximity of glacial lakes to the nearest glacial boundary is a key criterion for their identification. Previous studies have typically established maximum thresholds for identifying glacial lakes at equidistant distances of 2, 5, 10, and 20 kilometers56-58. In order to ensure data consistency and comparability, this study selects a buffer zone with a spatial distribution range of 10 km for the classification and segmentation of glacial lakes. The processing of winter remote sensing images in the study area, which were captured between November and December, necessitates the utilization of the normalized Snow Cover Index (NDSI)59. this technique was subsequently employed for the purpose of cartographically delineating regions characterized by persistent snow coverage. The glacial lake undergoes standardized preprocessing before the entire research area is segmented, enhancing the clarity of surface object distinction in the remote sensing image. After preprocessing the remote sensing images for this area, relevant experts compare and evaluate them to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data. This study employs the full convolutional network (FCN) algorithm to delineate the boundaries of glacial lakes. In this approach, each nearly complete block of water imagery is constructed for the globally segmented potential glacial lake. Subsequently, the initial glacial lake module is integrated to refine the boundary of the glacial lake. Furthermore, this method effectively segments mini-glacial lakes, and its compact model size eliminates the need for high computational requirements. By establishing a minimum external rectangle for each identified glacial lake, the aspect ratio can be determined. This approach not only fills in gaps regarding small glacial lakes but also accurately delineates their boundaries, thus providing a foundation for further research into the morphological characteristics of these lakes. The glacial lake mask generated by a single glacial lake module is utilized for 240K iterations. The results from the single glacial lake module, completed through these iterations, are then fused to produce a comprehensive and accurate overall contour of the glacial lake. The results indicate that the Fully Convolutional Network model can effectively adapt to the spectral variations introduced by glacial lakes of varying scales and different types of remote sensing images. 3.3. Measurement and error assessment of glacial lake areas Errors often occur when remote sensing techniques are employed to analyze changes in glacial lakes. Errors typically arise from various factors, including the characteristics of different types of image sensors, the distribution of atmospheric clouds, and variations in research methodologies60. This paper employs a specific methodology to compute the area error of glacial lakes61. In this context, u a denotes the area of an individual object(km²), λ represents the image resolution, p signifies the perimeter of the segmented object. 3.4. Estimation of glacial lake storage capacity In estimating glacial lake water storage, Zhang et al62 employed a formula to assess the storage capacity of 47 proglacial lakes located near the Himalayas. This assessment was conducted over 16 exploratory surveys in the Himalayan region from 2017 to 2021. This paper employs various methods to estimate the total water storage of glacial lakes across each region63. In this context, V represents the water storage capacity of the assessed target (10 6 m 3 ), A denotes the area of the identified target (km 2 ), Ratio ( mxw/mxd ) indicates the dimensions of the external rectangle surrounding the identified target. 4. Results 4.1. Temporal and Spatial Distribution of Glacial lakes From the initial stage (1992–1994) to the later stage (2021–2023), the evaluation index of regional glacial lakes exhibited a consistent upward trend. Notably, both micro glacial lakes (≤ 0.1 km²) and super large glacial lakes (≥ 3.0 km²) significantly contributed to this overall expansion. Between 1993 and 2023, there was an increase in area by 35.90 ± 4.74km 2 , resulting in an expansion rate of 32.70%. The combined expansion rate accounted for a total of 61.79%(Table 1 ). Previous studies indicate that glaciers in the Tibetan Plateau consistently exhibit a significant retreat trend, with an average annual mass loss reaching − 0.73m w.e./a64. In the study area, particularly near the Hengduan Mountains, the rapid retreat of marine-type glaciers further underscores the severity of this issue. The glacier mass loss in this region is quantified as -1.29 ± 0.32m w.e./a65, making it one of the most substantial losses observed across the plateau. This rate of retreat and mass loss suggests a dynamic and potentially unstable glacial environment, driven by a combination of climatic and possibly geological factors. The expansion of the glacial lake primarily results from the melting of adjacent glaciers within the region. The formation of glacial lakes is influenced by several factors, including changes in glacier morphology, calving events, and the melting process. The extent of glacial lake expansion varies across different regions, highlighting the complex dynamic factors that influence changes in glacial lakes. Table 1 The distribution glacial lakes in 1993, 2008, and 2023 are categorized according to five scale classes. The values presented in square brackets represent the corresponding areas in km 2 . Size Scale(km 2 ) 1993 2008 2023 1993–2023 ≤ 0.1 1685(76.01 ± 15.63) 2335(91.17 ± 19.06) 2965(100.84 ± 11.09 ) 1292(25.38 ± 4.54) 0.1–0.2 456(63.73 ± 8.06) 474(66.77 ± 8.20) 501(70.16 ± 4.32) 45(6.74 ± 3.74) 0.2-1.0 350(130.64 ± 10.72) 356(131.38 ± 10.80) 375(138.56 ± 5.66) 27(8.62 ± 5.06) 1.0–3.0 22(33.50 ± 1.60) 25(37.01 ± 1.84) 27(41.90 ± 1.02) 5(8.40 ± 0.58) ≥ 3.0 7(33.76 ± 0.84) 8(37.58 ± 1.00) 9(44.28 ± 0.64) 2(10.52 ± 0.20) Total 2520(337.64 ± 36.85) 3198(363.91 ± 40.90) 3877(395.44 ± 22.73) 1371(59.66 ± 14.12) We examines the relationship between elevation distribution and the characteristics of glacial lakes, highlighting the similarities in their variation and spatial distribution (Fig. 3 a). At the same time,the elevation distribution of glacial lakes at different scales exhibits distinct characteristics, and their quantity and area distribution vary in response to changes in altitude. According to analysis of the three multi-temporal remote sensing images reveals that the predominant elevation range of the glacial lake spans from 2443 to 7201m. It is essential to highlight that remote sensing images acquired between 2021 and 2023 indicate that over 67.73% of glacial lakes are situated at altitudes exceeding 4,442 meters.The main factor behind this phenomenon lies in the heightened intensity of glacier melting at high altitudes, which can be attributed to the escalating temperatures. The prolonged coverage of glaciers in high-altitude regions leads to ongoing weathering and erosion of rock layers, resulting in significant accumulation of meltwater in eroded areas that subsequently forms numerous glacial lakes. The rock erosion associated with glaciation facilitates the accumulation of meltwater in depressions, gradually developing into bodies of water in glacial lakes. This continuous glacial cover allows for persistent erosion of high-altitude rocks, which collect water from melting snow and ice, ultimately giving rise to a multitude of glacial lakes. At this altitude, the assessment indicators of glacial lakes are increasing significantly. However, within the altitude range of 2443 ~ 3307m, the limited presence of glacial lakes contributes to a heightened sensitivity in their expansion, resulting in an anomalous alteration in area (Fig. 3 b). The formation and alteration of glacial lakes are typically associated with the erosion of the surrounding rock mass resulting from glacial retreat in the area of elevation. According to analysis focuses on the variation rate of glacial lake quantity and area in different high sea areas during two periods (Table 2 ). Over the past 30 years, while the overall assessment indicators of glacial lakes have increased, certain areas analyzed in this study initially exhibited a decrease in these indicators followed by a subsequent increase. This paper posits that the primary reason for this phenomenon is the presence of numerous marine-type glaciers in the study area between 1993 to 2008. Following the retreat of these glaciers, many small and unstable glacial lakes ultimately formed in the affected regions. As the glacier retreats, the unstable glacial lake may breach and merge with an adjacent stable glacial lake, resulting in the formation of a larger glacial lake. This process ultimately leads to a stable equilibrium. Between 2008 and 2023, the notable rise in temperature in the plateau region has resulted in increased evaporation rates, contributing to a slight reduction in the water levels of certain glacial lakes. This phenomenon occurs due to precipitation being insufficient to offset evaporation over specific time intervals. The evaluation indices of the glacial lakes in Basu, Zogong, and the surrounding areas indicate a trend of continuous growth. Evidence suggests that the melting of the Karora Glacier in these regions is primarily attributed to rising temperatures. Additionally, precipitation levels surpass evaporation rates, leading to the accumulation of significant amounts of meltwater in both the valleys and existing glacial lakes. The increased loss of glaciers in the region is closely associated with elevated temperature levels, while the surplus precipitation has facilitated the accumulation of meltwater in the valleys and glacial lakes. Consequently, the evaluation indices of the glacial lakes in these two regions exhibit an upward trend. Table 2 Regional summary of glacial lake numbers and areas in each period. Region Number Total Area (km 2 ) Volume(×10 6 m 3 ) 1993–2008 2008–2023 Change Rate (%) 1993–2008 2008–2023 Change Rate (%) 1993–2008 2008–2023 Change Rate (%) Basu 18 272 1411.11 3.47 6.4 84.43 314.94 288.32 -8.45 Banbar 1 2 100 2.94 5.06 72.11 127.80 222.05 73.74 Tengchen -69 -6 -91.30 -2.44 -1.01 -58.61 -5.1 -13.56 165.88 Lhorong -22 102 -563.63 -2.06 4.40 -313.59 -41.56 125.71 -402.47 Markham 7 11 57.14 0.50 0.80 60.00 3.38 42.09 1145.27 Zogong 20 91 355.00 3.09 -1.44 -146.60 161.03 -127.21 -179.00 Bayi 129 -36 -127.91 -2.57 4.54 -276.65 -104.07 150.85 -244.95 Bomi -76 293 -485.53 -3.79 13.37 -452.77 -4.93 116.36 -2460.2 Zayul 371 264 -28.84 17.19 7.03 -59.10 86.08 100.33 16.55 KongpoGyamda -92 76 182.61 -9.36 14.04 -250.00 -106.47 212.88 -299.94 Nang 28 -34 -221.43 0.50 -0.42 -184.00 41.11 52.41 27.49 Miling 215 -191 -188.84 9.23 -7.31 -179.19 92.88 -74.78 -180.51 Medong 135 -156 -215.56 8.60 -13.05 -251.74 103.11 -134.39 -230.34 This study examines the distribution characteristics of glacial lakes in southeastern Tibet (Fig. 4 ) reveals that these lakes are predominantly located near glaciers (Fig. 4 B-E). The continuous erosion of the ice bed by the ancient glacier during its retreat leads to the accumulation of a significant amount of meltwater and precipitation in the trough, ultimately forming a substantial lake in distant areas66. The stability of these trough lakes is generally observed after their formation, as depicted in Fig. 4 A. These glacial lakes, situated far away from contemporary glaciers, lack the influx of glacial meltwater to replenish their water reserves and solely rely on precipitation for sustenance67. Zayul is characterized by numerous micro-glacial lakes, primarily due to the area's abundant precipitation, which supports a rich forest ecosystem. This abundance of water has contributed to a marked increase in the assessment indicators of the region's glacial lakes. It is noteworthy that between 1993 and 2008, the Zayul region experienced an addition of 371 glacial lakes, resulting in an increase of 17.19 km 2 . Statistics indicate that the relevant indicators have increased by 51.60% and 18.78%, respectively. As of 2023, the total count of glacial lakes in the region is expected to reach 1,354, encompassing an area of 115.74 km², water reserves in the region have risen by 186.41×10 6 m 3 . Although the rate of change of quantity and area in the region is negative, this is mainly because the growth trend of glacial lake during 2008–2023 is smaller than that during 1993–2008(Table 2 ). The region exhibits a high concentration of both infrastructure and population. Consequently, it is crucial to focus on the evolving dynamics of glacial lakes in this area over the next few years. 4.2. Analysis of the Factors Affecting the Change of Glacial lake Climate change will influence the expansion and contraction of glacial lakes to differing extents. Moreover, variations in precipitation and temperature fluctuations significantly influence the dynamic changes of glacial lakes68. Indirect factors, such as climate change, can also profoundly influence the water volume in glacial lakes by affecting glacier ablation, surface runoff, and regional evaporation69. Considering that southeast Tibet serves as the primary convergence zone for marine-type glaciers and micro-glacial lakes70, this study primarily examines the variations in annual average temperature and precipitation in southeast Tibet from 1992 to 2022.(改为1993 to 2023) The variation trends of annual average precipitation and temperature in each region of Southeast Tibet from 1993 to 2023 are illustrated in Fig. 5 . Overall, there is an observed upward trend in the temperature across all regions. The temperature rise rate in Tengchen was the highest at 0.0409℃/10a, whereas Miling experienced a comparatively slower temperature rise rate of 0.0219℃/10a. Notably, the marine-type glaciers in this area exhibit heightened sensitivity to variations in climatic conditions. Accelerating temperature increases are likely to significantly enhance the melting rates of these marine-type glaciers, further exacerbating their retreat. The analysis of ERA-5 meteorological data reveals that the difference between precipitation and evaporation exhibits inconsistent variations over a 30-year period, with an average temperature change rate of 0.42℃/10a (Table 3 ). A typical illustration can be found in Zar and Metuo counties, where climate change is primarily driven by the southwest monsoon that transports water vapor from the Indian Ocean and is significantly influenced by topographical alterations. The glacial lakes in Zayul exhibit distinct distribution characteristics attributable to abundant precipitation and elevated temperatures. In recent decades, the retreat and thinning rates of marine glaciers in this study area have significantly outpaced those of terrestrial glaciers in other regions71. Table 3 The mean and average 10-year change rates of climate are calculated for each region. Region Period Precipitation–Evaporation (mm) Temperature (℃) Average Rate (mm/10a) Average Rate (°C/10a) Basu 1993–2023 0.37 3.05 -3.45 0.43 Banbar 1993–2023 8.06 1.82 -4.67 0.47 Tengchen 1993–2023 5.33 1.78 -4.74 0.45 Lhorong 1993–2023 -5.84 2.34 -1.70 0.47 Markham 1993–2023 -21.09 2.58 1.95 0.36 Zogong 1993–2023 -4.28 3.33 -1.09 0.42 Bayi 1993–2023 -9.82 1.94 -0.28 0.41 Bomi 1993–2023 8.07 3.05 -3.35 0.45 Zayul 1993–2023 23.14 4.47 2.38 0.40 KongpoGyamda 1993–2023 -6.80 0.01 -3.96 0.41 Nang 1993–2023 -37.50 -0.76 -0.35 0.39 Miling 1993–2023 -18.86 0.70 -0.13 0.39 Medong 1993–2023 35.06 6.67 12.08 0.36 5. Discussion 5.1. Response of Glacial lakes to Climate Change Previous studies indicate that climate factors are crucial in the dynamics of high-altitude lakes, particularly glacial lakes at greater elevations, which exhibit heightened sensitivity to temperature fluctuations.The research depicted in Fig. 3 reveals that a significant proportion of glacial lakes, specifically those situated between elevations of 2443 and 7201m above sea level, are concentrated predominantly above the altitude threshold of 4442m, particularly in the year 2023. The results of this study align with those of related research, indicating that glacial lakes in this region exhibit an increasing trend across all assessed indicators, which account for 21.20% of the total. The elevations of these lakes range from 3,946 meters to 4,900 meters72. The aforementioned observation also demonstrates the significant impact of temperature on the dynamics of high-altitude glacial lakes. Consequently, it is imperative to consider how the elevation distribution of these lakes responds to climate change when analyzing their fluctuations. The data presented in Fig. 6 illustrates a general trend of greater variability in the southern districts and counties compared to the northern regions, with higher variation rates observed in the glacial lake area of the north. Precipitation in Nyingchi is significantly greater than in Qamdo, primarily due to the influence of the Indian Ocean monsoon. This phenomenon is attributed to the substantial water vapor it transports, along with higher temperatures and increased evaporation rates.The change rate of glacial lake water storage in the northern region is also higher compared to that in the southern region. After analyzing Table 2 , it is evident that the climate in southeast Tibet experienced a significant shift around 2008. This phenomenon can primarily be attributed to the increase in the assessment indicators of glacial lakes in the study area from 1993 to 2008, which surpassed those of glacial lakes between 2008 and 2023. We posit that the primary cause is the rising temperatures, which lead to the accelerated retreat of marine glaciers. During the initial phase, the replenishment of meltwater resulting from glacier retreat mitigated the negative impacts of decreased rainfall. However, from 2008 to 2023, the glacial lakes that were once abundant with glacial meltwater sources gradually experienced desiccation due to significant glacier retreat and increased evaporation. Furthermore, the accelerated melting of glaciers in the region has resulted in the formation of numerous microglacial lakes. This phenomenon is also associated with a negative trend in each evaluation index related to the glacial lakes. 5.2. Glacial lake change and GLOF Risk analysis This study aims to assess and explore the changes in glacial lakes under varying climatic conditions, as well as to analyze the observed alterations in southeastern Tibet using meteorological data. Over the past 30 years, the majority of glacial lakes in the study area have experienced varying degrees of expansion. However, certain regions have exhibited a declining trend. Notably, regional studies conducted by Lang and Basu indicate that various indicators used to evaluate glacial lakes in 2023 are lower than those recorded in 1993. However, the indicators for assessing glacial lakes reached their peak in 2008. Initially, the glacial lakes in these regions exhibited an increasing trend, followed by a subsequent decline; thus, their changes require more effective characterization. Consequently, this paper selects six glacial lakes with prominent variations as exemplars to illustrate the alterations in their location (Fig. 7 ) . Based on the spatial distribution of glacial lakes in the study area, density maps for glacial lake points were created for the years 1993 (Fig. 8 a) and 2023 (Fig. 8 b). The comparative analysis presented in Fig. 4 illustrates the significant spatial and temporal distribution differences between marine-type glaciers and glacial lakes in this region73. This study posits that the observed differences may primarily result from the influence of factors such as environmental topography, climatic conditions, and the composition of detrital material remaining after glacier retreat. Furthermore, the swift proliferation of erosive glacial lakes in the region is attributed to rock erosion. Therefore, in the upcoming decades, with rising temperatures, certain glacial lakes will experience an expansion of their water storage capacity while the ice dam body's shrinkage and thinning will gradually lead to instability74. Consequently, it is essential to analyze the trends in glacial lake area and water storage in both the eastern and western regions of Nyingchi City. Future assessments utilizing remote sensing data and advanced boundary extraction methods for glacial lakes can enhance our understanding of the development processes and potential hazard factors associated with glacial lake expansion in these two critical regions. This approach aims to accurately predict the trajectory of changes in glacial lake morphology and the potential occurrence of glacial lake rupture disasters. 6. Conclusions The automatic segmentation algorithm for glacial lake boundaries was employed to delineate a comprehensive and accurate boundary contour of the glacial lakes in southeast Tibet, utilizing Landsat remote sensing imagery and leveraging the cloud processing capability of GEE. According to research findings, by 2023, Southeast Tibet is expected to have 3,877 glacial lakes, each with an area equal to or greater than 0.0001 km². These lakes are projected to have an average area of 0.10km 2 and a range between 395.74 ± 22.72km 2 , resulting in a cumulative water storage capacity of approximately 8493.68×106m 3 . In the study area, glacial lakes are concentrated in the southern region, whereas their distribution in the northern region is relatively dispersed. Research indicates that increasing temperatures in the region have led to the retreat of several marine-type glaciers, resulting in the formation of numerous microglacial lakes in Zayul. The glacial lake in Zayul County has undergone expansion, leading to the connection of certain areas with the main body of the lake following a glacial breach. This represents a significant factor influencing the transformation of glacial lakes in study area. The results indicate an increase in precipitation and temperature. A comprehensive analysis of climate data suggests that the area of glacial lakes is expected to expand rapidly in both the eastern and western regions of Nyingchi City. The glacial lake near the glacier in southeast Tibet, however, exhibits a higher degree of sensitivity to climate change. As temperatures continue to rise, the combined effects of topographic variations and uneven precipitation distribution in the Nyingchi and Qamdo regions will lead to significant changes in the interaction dynamics of glacial lake research indicators in high-altitude areas. Certain areas of the expanding glacial lakes in Zayul and Bomi are at significant risk of collapse in the coming decades. Currently, most glacial lakes in the Nyingchi region are anticipated to continue their expansion until several lakes reach a critical state. Declarations Author Contributions: Mingwei YU conducted a comprehensive review of the literature, meticulously compiled and analysed the research data, and successfully finalized the manuscript; Yonggang GUO conducted a thorough review and revision of the article's content, assuming the role of the corresponding author for this publication; Libin SU provided comprehensive computing resource support for this paper and also offered research equipment assistance; Feng LI implemented the ice-lake segmentation algorithm in this paper with the computational power support provided by Libin Su; Deshun Qin completed the statistical analysis of tabular data in this paper. Funding: This research was funded by the Key Research and Development Project of the Tibet Autonomous Region (XZ202201ZY0034G), the Major Science and Technology Project of the Tibet Autonomous Region (XZ202201ZD0003G03), and the Joint Fund Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (U22A20596). Institutional Review Board Statement: Not applicable. Informed Consent Statement: Not applicable. Data Availability Statement: The corresponding author is available to provide relevant data upon request. Acknowledgments: We extend our gratitude to NASA and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) for providing Landsat imagery. Additionally, we thank the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts for supplying meteorological data, as well as the National Natural Resources Centre for providing administrative boundary data. Conflicts of Interest: The authors that there are no competing interests. References Yang, M., Wang, X., Pang, G., Wan, G. & Liu, Z. The Tibetan Plateau cryosphere: Observations and model simulations for current status and recent changes. Earth-Science Reviews 190 , 353-369 (2019). Qi, J. et al. Effect of Indian monsoon on the glacial airborne bacteria over the Tibetan Plateau. Science of the Total Environment 831 , 154980 (2022). Wang, S. et al. 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Introduction","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe Qinghai-Tibet Plateau region boasts the highest concentration and expanse of glaciers beyond the Arctic and Antarctic regions1. Marine glaciers are predominantly influenced by the monsoon climate2. Due to the continuous rise of region temperature, the densely glaciated areas on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau have experienced different degrees of retreat and material loss3\u003csup\u003e,\u003c/sup\u003e4. Accelerating climate change has fostered conditions conducive to glacier melting, resulting in observed increases in the formation of glacial lakes in certain regions5\u003csup\u003e,\u003c/sup\u003e6. many glacial lakes are mostly formed in low-lying regions7, the water supply of glacial meltwater and rainfall also provides material support for the expansion of glacial lakes.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlacial lakes are naturally occurring bodies of water formed through glacial activity8, serving as natural reservoirs for the storage of glacial meltwater and precipitation. The glacial lake is intricately connected to the local hydrological cycle and serves as a significant reservoir of freshwater for the surrounding region9. However, it also poses a major risk of flooding at higher altitudes10. Although the frequency of glacial lake breaches has not significantly increased in recent years, the continuous expansion of glacial lake areas is resulting in a heightened probability of glacial lake outburst disasters11\u003csup\u003e,\u003c/sup\u003e12. The potential for glacial lake outburst floods represents a significant threat to local infrastructure and personnel safety, leading to substantial economic losses in the aftermath of such disasters13. The study of glacial lake changes at high altitudes has garnered increasing attention from researchers, as they explore the positive or negative role played by the development of these lakes in addressing the aforementioned issues.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe initial stage witnessed a multitude of researchers solely focusing on conducting comprehensive investigations of local glacial lakes within the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, employing diverse research methodologies to accurately delineate the spatial distribution of regional glacial lakes14-16. With the continuous enhancement of computer processing speeds, an increasing number of researchers are conducting large-scale analyses of regional geological hazards and environmental changes in high-altitude areas17-19. Optical Landsat imagery is widely used by many researchers because it provides remote sensing images since 1972. The computing speed of cloud computing has witnessed a remarkable surge in recent decades, and Google Earth Engine (GEE) has emerged as an indispensable research tool. The efficiency of regional spatial analysis for Extensive coverage across multiple time periods has been significantly enhanced by the increasing popularity of cloud computing20\u003csup\u003e,\u003c/sup\u003e21. The emergence of these new technologies has significantly enhanced the precision in delineating the vector boundary of glacial lakes, yet there still exist systematic errors in the automated extraction of glacial lake boundaries22. After the automated processing is completed, it is essential to carry out manual correction as well.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe trend of glacial lake change in the Himalayan mountains and Nianqingtanggula Mountains has been subject to relevant research by some researchers in southeast Tibet23\u003csup\u003e,\u003c/sup\u003e24. The overall trend of glacial lake change can be effectively demonstrated through large-scale and long-term regional studies. However, the identification of boundaries for numerous micro and small glacial lakes in complex terrain conditions remains challenging25\u003csup\u003e,\u003c/sup\u003e26. Currently, advancements in machine vision for the extraction of glacial lake boundaries primarily emphasize automated recognition and segmentation. However, traditional machine vision techniques are unable to accurately identify and extract the boundaries of micro-glacial lakes27. The current research results are insufficient to accurately predict the timing and dynamics of major glacial lake outburst disasters. A comprehensive understanding of the formation mechanisms and dynamic processes of glacial lakes in the study area is essential. Specifically, it has the capability to fully and accurately identify and extract the outline of glacial lakes, as well as comprehend their change processes. To accurately assess the risks associated with glacial lake disasters and to propose effective scientific prevention and control measures, it is essential to establish a theoretical model, integrate field observation data, and analyze the dynamic processes underlying glacial lake formation. The effects of lake expansion, outbursts, and secondary disasters on surrounding areas were quantitatively analyzed. Modern scientific and technological methods, such as numerical simulation and remote sensing monitoring, are utilized to assess changes in risk levels under future scenarios. Subsequently, tiered and classified monitoring systems, along with early warning and emergency prevention and control measures, are formulated to provide a solid scientific foundation for decision-makers.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ongoing update of the glacial lake resource dataset in high-altitude regions is essential for studying the spatial distribution of glacial lakes and analyzing the risks associated with geological disasters, including plateau glacier changes, climate change, and glacial lake outburst floods28-30. This study analyzes the dynamic changes in glacial lakes in the southeastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau from 1993 to 2023, utilizing the Google Earth cloud computing platform and Landsat remote sensing data. The spatial distribution of glacial lakes at various elevations in southeast Tibet is investigated based on an analysis of meteorological data. The boundaries of glacial lakes within the study area are delineated and extracted using a complete convolutional segmentation model. Additionally, the variations in the number and area of glacial lakes over the course of three years are analyzed. This model utilizes a convolutional neural network architecture capable of end-to-end pixel-level classification, thereby enabling accurate extraction of target boundaries directly from remote sensing images. By analyzing time series images, dynamic changes in the lakes can be continuously tracked, offering valuable data to inform the development of relevant policies. This study examines the formation mechanisms and dynamic changes of glacial lakes by quantifying the water demand in the study area. The findings presented herein provide significant insights for the development and utilization of water resources, environmental protection, and disaster prevention in southeastern Tibet.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"2. Study Area","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe average altitude of the study area is 4,100 m, while the maximum elevation reaches 7,782 m. Additionally, the region features rugged terrain in both the western and eastern directions(Fig.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Fig1\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e). Since 1989, when England et al31 began investigating the development processes and causes of high altitudes in Asia, a gradual shift has been observed among researchers towards investigating the southeastern and eastern regions of this plateau. The studies, however, vary in terms of their specific scope and precise boundaries32-34.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe primary research focus of this paper encompasses Nyingchi and Qamdo. The predominant glacier type in the study area is marine glaciers. The glacier encompasses a total area of 3,128.97 km\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan citationid=\"CR2\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/sup\u003e and comprises a collection of 3,394 individual glaciers. An study of the glacier distribution data from the Global Glacier Monitoring Service (GLMS) reveals that there are 2,925 glaciers in southern Tibet with an area of less than 1 km\u0026sup2;, which constitute 86.18% of the total glaciers in the region. Small glaciers of significant concern are primarily located in the border regions of Tengchen and Bandar, the northern and southern border areas of KampoJiangda, and the eastern border area of Miling. In the study area, there exist numerous mountain ranges, including but not limited to the Hengduan Range, Nyantanggula Range and Himalayas35.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe study area boasts ample water resources, predominantly consisting of seasonal rivers, with their river flow exhibiting significant variations across different seasons36\u003csup\u003e,\u003c/sup\u003e37. The study area encompasses significant river systems, which collectively create a complex hydrological network38.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"3. Data and Methods","content":"\u003cp\u003eMost glacial lakes are situated in remote regions, making comprehensive field studies challenging. Consequently, remote sensing data has increasingly emerged as a convenient tool for studying the long-term changes in glacial lakes39-42. Landsat optical imagery is now extensively utilized to provide the remote sensing data required for Earth science analyses. The satellites are equipped with a range of sensors, including the Landsat MultiSpectral Scanner (MSS), Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM), Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+), and Operational Land Imagery (OLI)43\u0026ndash;46. This study employs the GEE platform to acquire satellite images from the years 1992 to 1994, 2007 to 2009, and 2021 to 2023, all at a resolution of 30 meters. The program allows for the setting of specific parameters to automatically select remote sensing images that meet the requirements in terms of time and location, and merge them accordingly47. The adoption procedure is illustrated in Fig. \u003cspan class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e. The subsequent processing involves manual verification and correction conducted by the image interpreter. The final results incorporate 162 remote sensing images to generate an accurate and comprehensive annual spatial distribution map of glacial lakes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"Sec4\" class=\"Section2\"\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e3.1. Data\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn this study, Landsat Level 1 Terrain (L1T) data were utilized for terrain and radiometric corrections in remote sensing image analysis.The period from June to September is typically the optimal time for monitoring glacial lakes48. During this period, the glacial lake attained its maximum size due to the minimal coverage of ice and snow in the area49. To minimize the impact of climatic conditions, such as snow cover and cumulus clouds, on interpretability, we selected remote sensing image data characterized by minimal snow and cloud cover (less than 5%) from April to November each year. This approach ensured that the boundaries of glacial lakes in the area were more distinctly differentiated from other features.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis study utilizes the RGI 6.0 glacier dataset, which was re-released by the Global Land Ice Measurements (GLIMS) on February 11, 2022, to examine the spatial distribution characteristics of glacial lakes in the southwestern region50. Mapping the spatial distribution of glaciers enables the identification of glacial lakes that exhibit a strong correlation with glacier dynamics51. Subsequently, by establishing a buffer zone spanning 10 kilometers, the research area beyond this boundary can be defined as comprising glacial lakes that display minimal association with changes in glacier conditions52. Finally, based on the distance between a glacial lake and its glacier, glacial lakes can be classified into two categories: glacial-fed lakes and non-glacial-fed lakes.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDuring the mapping process, interference from mountain shadows at high altitudes may obscure certain glacial lakes. SRTM DEM possesses high vertical accuracy, enabling it to effectively capture terrain details and accurately eliminate artifacts, such as mountain shadows, present in images53. The present study utilizes SETM data to derive slope and shadow topographic maps.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eClimate change significantly affects glaciers and high-altitude glacial lakes54. This study utilizes fifth-generation atmospheric reanalysis data obtained from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). The grid accuracy of this dataset is 0.1\u0026deg;\u0026times;0.1\u0026deg;55. The Copernicus Climate Data Store provides essential meteorological datasets that facilitate the examination of climate change impacts on regional ice-covered lakes, effective July 18, 2024.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"Sec5\" class=\"Section2\"\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e3.2. Methods for mapping glacial lakes\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDetermining the proximity of glacial lakes to the nearest glacial boundary is a key criterion for their identification. Previous studies have typically established maximum thresholds for identifying glacial lakes at equidistant distances of 2, 5, 10, and 20 kilometers56-58. In order to ensure data consistency and comparability, this study selects a buffer zone with a spatial distribution range of 10 km for the classification and segmentation of glacial lakes.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe processing of winter remote sensing images in the study area, which were captured between November and December, necessitates the utilization of the normalized Snow Cover Index (NDSI)59. this technique was subsequently employed for the purpose of cartographically delineating regions characterized by persistent snow coverage. The glacial lake undergoes standardized preprocessing before the entire research area is segmented, enhancing the clarity of surface object distinction in the remote sensing image. After preprocessing the remote sensing images for this area, relevant experts compare and evaluate them to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis study employs the full convolutional network (FCN) algorithm to delineate the boundaries of glacial lakes. In this approach, each nearly complete block of water imagery is constructed for the globally segmented potential glacial lake. Subsequently, the initial glacial lake module is integrated to refine the boundary of the glacial lake. Furthermore, this method effectively segments mini-glacial lakes, and its compact model size eliminates the need for high computational requirements. By establishing a minimum external rectangle for each identified glacial lake, the aspect ratio can be determined. This approach not only fills in gaps regarding small glacial lakes but also accurately delineates their boundaries, thus providing a foundation for further research into the morphological characteristics of these lakes. The glacial lake mask generated by a single glacial lake module is utilized for 240K iterations. The results from the single glacial lake module, completed through these iterations, are then fused to produce a comprehensive and accurate overall contour of the glacial lake. The results indicate that the Fully Convolutional Network model can effectively adapt to the spectral variations introduced by glacial lakes of varying scales and different types of remote sensing images.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"Sec6\" class=\"Section2\"\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e3.3. Measurement and error assessment of glacial lake areas\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eErrors often occur when remote sensing techniques are employed to analyze changes in glacial lakes. Errors typically arise from various factors, including the characteristics of different types of image sensors, the distribution of atmospheric clouds, and variations in research methodologies60. This paper employs a specific methodology to compute the area error of glacial lakes61.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\"Equ1\" class=\"Equation\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mathdisplay\" id=\"FileID_Equ1\" name=\"EquationSource\"\u003e\u003cimg 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\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn this context, \u003cem\u003eu\u003c/em\u003e\u003csub\u003e\u003cem\u003ea\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/sub\u003e denotes the area of an individual object(km\u0026sup2;), \u0026lambda; represents the image resolution, \u003cem\u003ep\u003c/em\u003e signifies the perimeter of the segmented object.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"Sec7\" class=\"Section2\"\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e3.4. Estimation of glacial lake storage capacity\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn estimating glacial lake water storage, Zhang et al62 employed a formula to assess the storage capacity of 47 proglacial lakes located near the Himalayas. This assessment was conducted over 16 exploratory surveys in the Himalayan region from 2017 to 2021. This paper employs various methods to estimate the total water storage of glacial lakes across each region63.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg 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\u003cp\u003eIn this context, V represents the water storage capacity of the assessed target (10\u003csup\u003e6\u003c/sup\u003em\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e3\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/sup\u003e), A denotes the area of the identified target (km\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/sup\u003e), Ratio\u003csub\u003e(\u003cem\u003emxw/mxd\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/sub\u003e indicates the dimensions of the external rectangle surrounding the identified target.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e"},{"header":"4. Results","content":"\u003cdiv id=\"Sec9\" class=\"Section2\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003e4.1. Temporal and Spatial Distribution of Glacial lakes\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the initial stage (1992\u0026ndash;1994) to the later stage (2021\u0026ndash;2023), the evaluation index of regional glacial lakes exhibited a consistent upward trend. Notably, both micro glacial lakes (\u0026le;\u0026thinsp;0.1 km\u0026sup2;) and super large glacial lakes (\u0026ge;\u0026thinsp;3.0 km\u0026sup2;) significantly contributed to this overall expansion. Between 1993 and 2023, there was an increase in area by 35.90\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;4.74km\u003csup\u003e2\u003c/sup\u003e, resulting in an expansion rate of 32.70%. The combined expansion rate accounted for a total of 61.79%(Table\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Tab1\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e). Previous studies indicate that glaciers in the Tibetan Plateau consistently exhibit a significant retreat trend, with an average annual mass loss reaching \u0026minus;\u0026thinsp;0.73m w.e./a64. In the study area, particularly near the Hengduan Mountains, the rapid retreat of marine-type glaciers further underscores the severity of this issue. The glacier mass loss in this region is quantified as -1.29\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;0.32m w.e./a65, making it one of the most substantial losses observed across the plateau. This rate of retreat and mass loss suggests a dynamic and potentially unstable glacial environment, driven by a combination of climatic and possibly geological factors. The expansion of the glacial lake primarily results from the melting of adjacent glaciers within the region. The formation of glacial lakes is influenced by several factors, including changes in glacier morphology, calving events, and the melting process. The extent of glacial lake expansion varies across different regions, highlighting the complex dynamic factors that influence changes in glacial lakes.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"gridtable\"\u003e\u003ctable float=\"Yes\" id=\"Tab1\" border=\"1\"\u003e \u003ccaption language=\"En\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"CaptionNumber\"\u003eTable 1\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"CaptionContent\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe distribution glacial lakes in 1993, 2008, and 2023 are categorized according to five scale classes. The values presented in square brackets represent the corresponding areas in km\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan citationid=\"CR2\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/sup\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/caption\u003e \u003ccolgroup cols=\"5\"\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c1\" colnum=\"1\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c2\" colnum=\"2\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c3\" colnum=\"3\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c4\" colnum=\"4\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c5\" colnum=\"5\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cthead\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eSize Scale(km\u003csup\u003e2\u003c/sup\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1993\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e2008\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e2023\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1993\u0026ndash;2023\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003c/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u0026le;\u0026thinsp;0.1\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1685(76.01\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;15.63)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e2335(91.17\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;19.06)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e2965(100.84\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;11.09 )\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1292(25.38\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;4.54)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e0.1\u0026ndash;0.2\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e456(63.73\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;8.06)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e474(66.77\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;8.20)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e501(70.16\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;4.32)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e45(6.74\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;3.74)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e0.2-1.0\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e350(130.64\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;10.72)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e356(131.38\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;10.80)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e375(138.56\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;5.66)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e27(8.62\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;5.06)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.0\u0026ndash;3.0\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e22(33.50\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;1.60)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e25(37.01\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;1.84)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e27(41.90\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;1.02)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e5(8.40\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;0.58)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u0026ge;\u0026thinsp;3.0\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e7(33.76\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;0.84)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e8(37.58\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;1.00)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e9(44.28\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;0.64)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e2(10.52\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;0.20)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eTotal\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e2520(337.64\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;36.85)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e3198(363.91\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;40.90)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e3877(395.44\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;22.73)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\"\u0026plusmn;\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1371(59.66\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;14.12)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003c/tbody\u003e \u003c/colgroup\u003e \u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe examines the relationship between elevation distribution and the characteristics of glacial lakes, highlighting the similarities in their variation and spatial distribution (Fig.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Fig3\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e3\u003c/span\u003ea). At the same time,the elevation distribution of glacial lakes at different scales exhibits distinct characteristics, and their quantity and area distribution vary in response to changes in altitude. According to analysis of the three multi-temporal remote sensing images reveals that the predominant elevation range of the glacial lake spans from 2443 to 7201m. It is essential to highlight that remote sensing images acquired between 2021 and 2023 indicate that over 67.73% of glacial lakes are situated at altitudes exceeding 4,442 meters.The main factor behind this phenomenon lies in the heightened intensity of glacier melting at high altitudes, which can be attributed to the escalating temperatures. The prolonged coverage of glaciers in high-altitude regions leads to ongoing weathering and erosion of rock layers, resulting in significant accumulation of meltwater in eroded areas that subsequently forms numerous glacial lakes. The rock erosion associated with glaciation facilitates the accumulation of meltwater in depressions, gradually developing into bodies of water in glacial lakes. This continuous glacial cover allows for persistent erosion of high-altitude rocks, which collect water from melting snow and ice, ultimately giving rise to a multitude of glacial lakes. At this altitude, the assessment indicators of glacial lakes are increasing significantly. However, within the altitude range of 2443\u0026thinsp;~\u0026thinsp;3307m, the limited presence of glacial lakes contributes to a heightened sensitivity in their expansion, resulting in an anomalous alteration in area (Fig.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Fig3\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e3\u003c/span\u003eb). The formation and alteration of glacial lakes are typically associated with the erosion of the surrounding rock mass resulting from glacial retreat in the area of elevation.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccording to analysis focuses on the variation rate of glacial lake quantity and area in different high sea areas during two periods (Table\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Tab2\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e). Over the past 30 years, while the overall assessment indicators of glacial lakes have increased, certain areas analyzed in this study initially exhibited a decrease in these indicators followed by a subsequent increase. This paper posits that the primary reason for this phenomenon is the presence of numerous marine-type glaciers in the study area between 1993 to 2008. Following the retreat of these glaciers, many small and unstable glacial lakes ultimately formed in the affected regions. As the glacier retreats, the unstable glacial lake may breach and merge with an adjacent stable glacial lake, resulting in the formation of a larger glacial lake. This process ultimately leads to a stable equilibrium. Between 2008 and 2023, the notable rise in temperature in the plateau region has resulted in increased evaporation rates, contributing to a slight reduction in the water levels of certain glacial lakes. This phenomenon occurs due to precipitation being insufficient to offset evaporation over specific time intervals. The evaluation indices of the glacial lakes in Basu, Zogong, and the surrounding areas indicate a trend of continuous growth. Evidence suggests that the melting of the Karora Glacier in these regions is primarily attributed to rising temperatures. Additionally, precipitation levels surpass evaporation rates, leading to the accumulation of significant amounts of meltwater in both the valleys and existing glacial lakes. The increased loss of glaciers in the region is closely associated with elevated temperature levels, while the surplus precipitation has facilitated the accumulation of meltwater in the valleys and glacial lakes. Consequently, the evaluation indices of the glacial lakes in these two regions exhibit an upward trend.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"gridtable\"\u003e\u003ctable float=\"Yes\" id=\"Tab2\" border=\"1\"\u003e \u003ccaption language=\"En\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"CaptionNumber\"\u003eTable 2\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"CaptionContent\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegional summary of glacial lake numbers and areas in each period.\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/caption\u003e \u003ccolgroup cols=\"10\"\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c1\" colnum=\"1\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c2\" colnum=\"2\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c3\" colnum=\"3\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c4\" colnum=\"4\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c5\" colnum=\"5\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c6\" colnum=\"6\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c7\" colnum=\"7\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c8\" colnum=\"8\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c9\" colnum=\"9\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c10\" colnum=\"10\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cthead\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\" morerows=\"1\" rowspan=\"2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegion\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colspan=\"3\" nameend=\"c4\" namest=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumber\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colspan=\"3\" nameend=\"c7\" namest=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eTotal Area (km\u003csup\u003e2\u003c/sup\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colspan=\"3\" nameend=\"c10\" namest=\"c8\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolume(\u0026times;10\u003csup\u003e6\u003c/sup\u003em\u003csup\u003e3\u003c/sup\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1993\u0026ndash;2008\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e2008\u0026ndash;2023\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRate (%)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1993\u0026ndash;2008\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e2008\u0026ndash;2023\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c7\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRate (%)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c8\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1993\u0026ndash;2008\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c9\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e2008\u0026ndash;2023\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c10\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRate (%)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003c/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasu\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e18\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e272\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1411.11\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.47\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" 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colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e215\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-191\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-188.84\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.23\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-7.31\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c7\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-179.19\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c8\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e92.88\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c9\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-74.78\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c10\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-180.51\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedong\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e135\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-156\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-215.56\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.60\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-13.05\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c7\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-251.74\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c8\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e103.11\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c9\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-134.39\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c10\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-230.34\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003c/tbody\u003e \u003c/colgroup\u003e \u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis study examines the distribution characteristics of glacial lakes in southeastern Tibet (Fig.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Fig4\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e4\u003c/span\u003e) reveals that these lakes are predominantly located near glaciers (Fig.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Fig4\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e4\u003c/span\u003eB-E). The continuous erosion of the ice bed by the ancient glacier during its retreat leads to the accumulation of a significant amount of meltwater and precipitation in the trough, ultimately forming a substantial lake in distant areas66. The stability of these trough lakes is generally observed after their formation, as depicted in Fig.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Fig4\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e4\u003c/span\u003eA. These glacial lakes, situated far away from contemporary glaciers, lack the influx of glacial meltwater to replenish their water reserves and solely rely on precipitation for sustenance67. Zayul is characterized by numerous micro-glacial lakes, primarily due to the area's abundant precipitation, which supports a rich forest ecosystem. This abundance of water has contributed to a marked increase in the assessment indicators of the region's glacial lakes. It is noteworthy that between 1993 and 2008, the Zayul region experienced an addition of 371 glacial lakes, resulting in an increase of 17.19 km\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan citationid=\"CR2\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/sup\u003e. Statistics indicate that the relevant indicators have increased by 51.60% and 18.78%, respectively. As of 2023, the total count of glacial lakes in the region is expected to reach 1,354, encompassing an area of 115.74 km\u0026sup2;, water reserves in the region have risen by 186.41\u0026times;10\u003csup\u003e6\u003c/sup\u003em\u003csup\u003e3\u003c/sup\u003e. Although the rate of change of quantity and area in the region is negative, this is mainly because the growth trend of glacial lake during 2008\u0026ndash;2023 is smaller than that during 1993\u0026ndash;2008(Table\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Tab2\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e). The region exhibits a high concentration of both infrastructure and population. Consequently, it is crucial to focus on the evolving dynamics of glacial lakes in this area over the next few years.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"Sec10\" class=\"Section2\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003e4.2. Analysis of the Factors Affecting the Change of Glacial lake\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eClimate change will influence the expansion and contraction of glacial lakes to differing extents. Moreover, variations in precipitation and temperature fluctuations significantly influence the dynamic changes of glacial lakes68. Indirect factors, such as climate change, can also profoundly influence the water volume in glacial lakes by affecting glacier ablation, surface runoff, and regional evaporation69. Considering that southeast Tibet serves as the primary convergence zone for marine-type glaciers and micro-glacial lakes70, this study primarily examines the variations in annual average temperature and precipitation in southeast Tibet from 1992 to 2022.(改为1993 to 2023)\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe variation trends of annual average precipitation and temperature in each region of Southeast Tibet from 1993 to 2023 are illustrated in Fig.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Fig5\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e5\u003c/span\u003e. Overall, there is an observed upward trend in the temperature across all regions. The temperature rise rate in Tengchen was the highest at 0.0409℃/10a, whereas Miling experienced a comparatively slower temperature rise rate of 0.0219℃/10a. Notably, the marine-type glaciers in this area exhibit heightened sensitivity to variations in climatic conditions. Accelerating temperature increases are likely to significantly enhance the melting rates of these marine-type glaciers, further exacerbating their retreat.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe analysis of ERA-5 meteorological data reveals that the difference between precipitation and evaporation exhibits inconsistent variations over a 30-year period, with an average temperature change rate of 0.42℃/10a (Table\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Tab3\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e3\u003c/span\u003e). A typical illustration can be found in Zar and Metuo counties, where climate change is primarily driven by the southwest monsoon that transports water vapor from the Indian Ocean and is significantly influenced by topographical alterations. The glacial lakes in Zayul exhibit distinct distribution characteristics attributable to abundant precipitation and elevated temperatures. In recent decades, the retreat and thinning rates of marine glaciers in this study area have significantly outpaced those of terrestrial glaciers in other regions71.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"gridtable\"\u003e\u003ctable float=\"Yes\" id=\"Tab3\" border=\"1\"\u003e \u003ccaption language=\"En\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"CaptionNumber\"\u003eTable 3\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"CaptionContent\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mean and average 10-year change rates of climate are calculated for each region.\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/caption\u003e \u003ccolgroup cols=\"6\"\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c1\" colnum=\"1\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c2\" colnum=\"2\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c3\" colnum=\"3\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c4\" colnum=\"4\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c5\" colnum=\"5\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c6\" colnum=\"6\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cthead\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\" morerows=\"1\" rowspan=\"2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegion\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\" morerows=\"1\" rowspan=\"2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeriod\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\" nameend=\"c4\" namest=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrecipitation\u0026ndash;Evaporation (mm)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\" nameend=\"c6\" namest=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperature (℃)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eAverage\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e 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\u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eBanbar\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1993\u0026ndash;2023\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.06\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.82\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-4.67\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e0.47\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eTengchen\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1993\u0026ndash;2023\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.33\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.78\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-4.74\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e0.45\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eLhorong\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1993\u0026ndash;2023\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-5.84\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.34\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-1.70\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e0.47\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarkham\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1993\u0026ndash;2023\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-21.09\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.58\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.95\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e0.36\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eZogong\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1993\u0026ndash;2023\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-4.28\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.33\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-1.09\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e0.42\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eBayi\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1993\u0026ndash;2023\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-9.82\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.94\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-0.28\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e0.41\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eBomi\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1993\u0026ndash;2023\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.07\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.05\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-3.35\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e0.45\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eZayul\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1993\u0026ndash;2023\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.14\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.47\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.38\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e0.40\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eKongpoGyamda\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1993\u0026ndash;2023\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-6.80\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e0.01\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-3.96\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e0.41\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eNang\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1993\u0026ndash;2023\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-37.50\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-0.76\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-0.35\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e0.39\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eMiling\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1993\u0026ndash;2023\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-18.86\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e0.70\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e-0.13\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e0.39\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedong\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1993\u0026ndash;2023\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e35.06\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.67\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.08\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"char\" char=\".\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e0.36\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003c/tbody\u003e \u003c/colgroup\u003e \u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e"},{"header":"5. Discussion","content":"\u003cdiv id=\"Sec12\" class=\"Section2\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003e5.1. Response of Glacial lakes to Climate Change\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevious studies indicate that climate factors are crucial in the dynamics of high-altitude lakes, particularly glacial lakes at greater elevations, which exhibit heightened sensitivity to temperature fluctuations.The research depicted in Fig.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Fig3\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e3\u003c/span\u003e reveals that a significant proportion of glacial lakes, specifically those situated between elevations of 2443 and 7201m above sea level, are concentrated predominantly above the altitude threshold of 4442m, particularly in the year 2023. The results of this study align with those of related research, indicating that glacial lakes in this region exhibit an increasing trend across all assessed indicators, which account for 21.20% of the total. The elevations of these lakes range from 3,946 meters to 4,900 meters72. The aforementioned observation also demonstrates the significant impact of temperature on the dynamics of high-altitude glacial lakes. Consequently, it is imperative to consider how the elevation distribution of these lakes responds to climate change when analyzing their fluctuations. The data presented in Fig.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Fig6\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e6\u003c/span\u003e illustrates a general trend of greater variability in the southern districts and counties compared to the northern regions, with higher variation rates observed in the glacial lake area of the north. Precipitation in Nyingchi is significantly greater than in Qamdo, primarily due to the influence of the Indian Ocean monsoon. This phenomenon is attributed to the substantial water vapor it transports, along with higher temperatures and increased evaporation rates.The change rate of glacial lake water storage in the northern region is also higher compared to that in the southern region.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter analyzing Table\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Tab2\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e, it is evident that the climate in southeast Tibet experienced a significant shift around 2008. This phenomenon can primarily be attributed to the increase in the assessment indicators of glacial lakes in the study area from 1993 to 2008, which surpassed those of glacial lakes between 2008 and 2023. We posit that the primary cause is the rising temperatures, which lead to the accelerated retreat of marine glaciers. During the initial phase, the replenishment of meltwater resulting from glacier retreat mitigated the negative impacts of decreased rainfall. However, from 2008 to 2023, the glacial lakes that were once abundant with glacial meltwater sources gradually experienced desiccation due to significant glacier retreat and increased evaporation. Furthermore, the accelerated melting of glaciers in the region has resulted in the formation of numerous microglacial lakes. This phenomenon is also associated with a negative trend in each evaluation index related to the glacial lakes.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"Sec13\" class=\"Section2\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003e5.2. Glacial lake change and GLOF Risk analysis\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis study aims to assess and explore the changes in glacial lakes under varying climatic conditions, as well as to analyze the observed alterations in southeastern Tibet using meteorological data. Over the past 30 years, the majority of glacial lakes in the study area have experienced varying degrees of expansion. However, certain regions have exhibited a declining trend. Notably, regional studies conducted by Lang and Basu indicate that various indicators used to evaluate glacial lakes in 2023 are lower than those recorded in 1993. However, the indicators for assessing glacial lakes reached their peak in 2008. Initially, the glacial lakes in these regions exhibited an increasing trend, followed by a subsequent decline; thus, their changes require more effective characterization. Consequently, this paper selects six glacial lakes with prominent variations as exemplars to illustrate the alterations in their location (Fig.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Fig7\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e7\u003c/span\u003e) .\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on the spatial distribution of glacial lakes in the study area, density maps for glacial lake points were created for the years 1993 (Fig.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Fig8\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e8\u003c/span\u003ea) and 2023 (Fig.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Fig8\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e8\u003c/span\u003eb). The comparative analysis presented in Fig.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Fig4\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e4\u003c/span\u003e illustrates the significant spatial and temporal distribution differences between marine-type glaciers and glacial lakes in this region73. This study posits that the observed differences may primarily result from the influence of factors such as environmental topography, climatic conditions, and the composition of detrital material remaining after glacier retreat. Furthermore, the swift proliferation of erosive glacial lakes in the region is attributed to rock erosion. Therefore, in the upcoming decades, with rising temperatures, certain glacial lakes will experience an expansion of their water storage capacity while the ice dam body's shrinkage and thinning will gradually lead to instability74. Consequently, it is essential to analyze the trends in glacial lake area and water storage in both the eastern and western regions of Nyingchi City. Future assessments utilizing remote sensing data and advanced boundary extraction methods for glacial lakes can enhance our understanding of the development processes and potential hazard factors associated with glacial lake expansion in these two critical regions. This approach aims to accurately predict the trajectory of changes in glacial lake morphology and the potential occurrence of glacial lake rupture disasters.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e"},{"header":"6. Conclusions","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe automatic segmentation algorithm for glacial lake boundaries was employed to delineate a comprehensive and accurate boundary contour of the glacial lakes in southeast Tibet, utilizing Landsat remote sensing imagery and leveraging the cloud processing capability of GEE.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccording to research findings, by 2023, Southeast Tibet is expected to have 3,877 glacial lakes, each with an area equal to or greater than 0.0001 km\u0026sup2;. These lakes are projected to have an average area of 0.10km\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan citationid=\"CR2\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/sup\u003e and a range between 395.74\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;22.72km\u003csup\u003e2\u003c/sup\u003e, resulting in a cumulative water storage capacity of approximately 8493.68\u0026times;106m\u003csup\u003e3\u003c/sup\u003e. In the study area, glacial lakes are concentrated in the southern region, whereas their distribution in the northern region is relatively dispersed. Research indicates that increasing temperatures in the region have led to the retreat of several marine-type glaciers, resulting in the formation of numerous microglacial lakes in Zayul. The glacial lake in Zayul County has undergone expansion, leading to the connection of certain areas with the main body of the lake following a glacial breach. This represents a significant factor influencing the transformation of glacial lakes in study area.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe results indicate an increase in precipitation and temperature. A comprehensive analysis of climate data suggests that the area of glacial lakes is expected to expand rapidly in both the eastern and western regions of Nyingchi City. The glacial lake near the glacier in southeast Tibet, however, exhibits a higher degree of sensitivity to climate change. As temperatures continue to rise, the combined effects of topographic variations and uneven precipitation distribution in the Nyingchi and Qamdo regions will lead to significant changes in the interaction dynamics of glacial lake research indicators in high-altitude areas. Certain areas of the expanding glacial lakes in Zayul and Bomi are at significant risk of collapse in the coming decades. Currently, most glacial lakes in the Nyingchi region are anticipated to continue their expansion until several lakes reach a critical state.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"Declarations","content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Contributions:\u003c/strong\u003e Mingwei YU conducted a comprehensive review of the literature, meticulously compiled and analysed the research data, and successfully finalized the manuscript; Yonggang GUO conducted a thorough review and revision of the article's content, assuming the role of the corresponding author for this publication; Libin SU\u0026nbsp;provided comprehensive computing resource support for this paper and also offered research equipment assistance; Feng LI\u0026nbsp;implemented the ice-lake segmentation algorithm in this paper with the computational power support provided by Libin Su; Deshun Qin\u0026nbsp;completed the statistical analysis of tabular data in this paper.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunding:\u003c/strong\u003eThis research was funded by the Key Research and Development Project of the Tibet Autonomous Region (XZ202201ZY0034G), the Major Science and Technology Project of the Tibet Autonomous Region (XZ202201ZD0003G03), and the Joint Fund Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (U22A20596).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstitutional Review Board Statement:\u003c/strong\u003eNot applicable.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformed Consent Statement:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eNot applicable.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Availability Statement:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eThe corresponding author is available to provide relevant data upon request.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcknowledgments:\u003c/strong\u003e We extend our gratitude to NASA and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) for providing Landsat imagery. 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The glacial lakes play a crucial role in regulating the freshwater ecosystems of the region, but they also pose a significant threat to local infrastructure and populations due to flooding caused by glacial lake outburst. Currently, there is a limited amount of research focused on the monitoring and analysis of glacial lakes in southeastern Tibet. Utilizing Google Earth Engine (GEE) in conjunction with meteorological data, this study examined the variation characteristics of glacial lakes in southeastern Tibet from 1993 to 2023. The region is subjected to segmentation and extraction of glacial lake boundaries utilizing FCN model. According to research findings, by 2023, southeastern Tibet is projected to contain 3,877 glacial lakes, encompassing an area of approximately 395.74\u0026thinsp;\u0026plusmn;\u0026thinsp;22.72 km\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan citationid=\"CR2\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/sup\u003e. The distribution of glacial lakes in this region follows a pattern characterized by a higher concentration in the south and a lower concentration in the north.The glacial lakes with an area less than 0.1km\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan citationid=\"CR2\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/sup\u003e accounted for 94.24%, while those exceeding 3.0km\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan citationid=\"CR2\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/sup\u003e experienced the least amount of change. The analysis of regional elevation using the natural segmentation method reveals that the glacial lakes are predominantly distributed within the altitude range of 4442\u0026thinsp;~\u0026thinsp;4909m. The fluctuation of annual mean precipitation and average annual temperature in the study area has exhibited a deceleration trend since 2008, while the growth trajectory of both the area and number of glacial lakes has gradually stabilized. However, given the backdrop of a slight increase in precipitation and a gradual temperature rise, the proliferation of glacial lakes is projected to accelerate predominantly in Nyingchi City's eastern and western regions.\u003c/p\u003e","manuscriptTitle":"Spatio-Temporal Distribution Characteristics of Glacial lakes and the Factors Influencing in Southeast Tibetan Plateau from 1993 to 2023","msid":"","msnumber":"","nonDraftVersions":[{"code":1,"date":"2024-09-24 05:57:27","doi":"10.21203/rs.3.rs-5127868/v1","editorialEvents":[{"type":"communityComments","content":0}],"status":"published","journal":{"display":true,"email":"[email protected]","identity":"researchsquare","isNatureJournal":false,"hasQc":true,"allowDirectSubmit":true,"externalIdentity":"","sideBox":"","snPcode":"","submissionUrl":"/submission","title":"Research Square","twitterHandle":"researchsquare","acdcEnabled":true,"dfaEnabled":false,"editorialSystem":"","reportingPortfolio":"","inReviewEnabled":false,"inReviewRevisionsEnabled":true}}],"origin":"","ownerIdentity":"254267c5-b596-4d9f-b84e-aba740e21828","owner":[],"postedDate":"September 24th, 2024","published":true,"recentEditorialEvents":[],"rejectedJournal":[],"revision":"","amendment":"","status":"posted","subjectAreas":[],"tags":[],"updatedAt":"2024-09-24T05:57:27+00:00","versionOfRecord":[],"versionCreatedAt":"2024-09-24 05:57:27","video":"","vorDoi":"","vorDoiUrl":"","workflowStages":[]},"version":"v1","identity":"rs-5127868","journalConfig":"researchsquare"},"__N_SSP":true},"page":"/article/[identity]/[[...version]]","query":{"redirect":"/article/rs-5127868","identity":"rs-5127868","version":["v1"]},"buildId":"qtupq5eGEP_6zYnWcrvyt","isFallback":false,"isExperimentalCompile":false,"dynamicIds":[84888],"gssp":true,"scriptLoader":[]}