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Glacial outburst floods aren't a new phenomenon in Alaska, but climate change is scrambling the geography of risk.
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Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing global risk as mountain glaciers melt
Suicide Basin, an ice-dammed lake on an arm of Mendenhall Glacier, has filled up with meltwater and sent destructive surges ...
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Temporary barriers spared Alaska’s capital from severe flooding. A long-term solution is elusive
The glacial flooding that sent residents of Alaska’s capital city scrambling this week has become an annual ordeal for those ...
New sandbag-style barriers installed along a river in Alaska’s capital city held back record levels of flooding and prevented ...
USGS streamgages show flood conditions are now underway, with live cameras providing real-time views on the USGS HIVIS ...
A powerful surge of glacial meltwater is once again testing Juneau's resilience, and this time, the ripple effects could ...
Residents in some parts of Juneau evacuated ahead of what could be a record surge of floodwater after a huge upstream basin ...
After waters peaked at 16.65 feet, newly installed HESCO barriers and early alerts spared schools, homes and businesses from ...
For three years in a row, Juneau has had unprecedented flooding in August from a melting glacier. This year, officials built a levee to protect the city. It seems to have helped, but it's temporary.
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