A Scientific Seminar Was Held within the “8D05202 – Geography” Educational Programme

On September 15, 2026, a scientific seminar was held in Room 225 within the educational programme “8D05202 – Geography.”

During the scientific seminar, the research work of Aidana Nurlankyzy Kamalbekova entitled “Moraine-Glacial Lakes and Glacial Outburst Flood Hazard in the Ile Alatau: Outburst Risk Assessment and Management” was presented and discussed.

Scientific Supervisor: Medeu Akhmetkal, Doctor of Geographical Sciences, Professor, Chairman of the Management Board of the Institute of Geography and Water Security JSC.

Foreign Scientific Supervisor: Perry Bartelt, PhD, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research, Switzerland.

The seminar addressed the characteristics of moraine-glacial lakes in the Ile Alatau, the assessment of glacial outburst flood hazards, the risk of lake outbursts, and natural hazard management.

The scientific seminar provided an opportunity to discuss relevant research issues, exchange scientific views, and share research experience.