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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 ...
City officials say the flood threat has ended and credit barriers with preventing more damage from the Mendenhall Glacier ...
Update, 6:25 a.m. Wednesday: The Mendenhall River hit a record level as of 6 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Officials say new barriers protected against the kind of major damage inflicted during last year’s destructive Suicide Basin ...
Emergency officials say new barriers appear to have worked as planned, with only scattered reports of water leaks.
Officials have advised that the flood threat from Suicide Basin has ended and waters have receded. Evacuated areas are now ...
Governor Dunleavy issues a State Disaster Declaration for Juneau due to a potential catastrophic flood from Suicide Basin. Residents can apply for assistance starting August 14 through October 13.
USGS streamgages show flood conditions are now underway, with live cameras providing real-time views on the USGS HIVIS ...
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