A glacier dam forms when ice blocks a valley, creating a natural reservoir. It stores meltwater for hydropower, irrigation, and drinking supplies, though outburst floods pose risks. Communities, farmers, and energy producers in mountainous regions benefit most from these icy barriers.
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