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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 ...

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 ...
Homeland Security Today22h

Barriers Prevent Severe Flooding in Alaska Capital After Glacier Outburst

Newly installed river barriers held back record levels of flooding and prevented widespread damage in Alaska’s capital city ...
Anchorage Daily News14h

Damage to low-lying homes and bridge reported in wake of Juneau’s record glacial outburst

Authorities are still taking stock of Mendenhall River flooding, but new temporary riverfront barriers appear to have staved ...
Anchorage Daily News20h

Flood threat over, Juneau residents return home after record-setting glacial outburst

Officials say new barriers protected against the kind of major damage inflicted during last year’s destructive Suicide Basin ...
Your Alaska Link12h

Alaska disaster declared in Juneau after potential Mendenhall Glacier flood

Governor Dunleavy issues a State Disaster Declaration for Juneau due to a potential catastrophic flood from Suicide Basin.
Alaska Native News21h

Flood Threat Over – Area Open to Residents Only

Officials have advised that the flood threat from Suicide Basin has ended and waters have receded. Evacuated areas are now ...

Glacial flooding measured in real time at Juneau, Alaska

USGS streamgages show flood conditions are now underway, with live cameras providing real-time views on the USGS HIVIS ...