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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 ...
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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. Residents can apply for assistance starting August 14 through October 13.

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

A record-setting glacial outburst on Juneau's Mendenhall River this week inundated low-lying homes and damaged a road bridge, but the community avoided the kind of destruction seen last year, ...

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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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 ...
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Flooding in Juneau could impact cruise travelers — what to know

A powerful surge of glacial meltwater is once again testing Juneau's resilience, and this time, the ripple effects could ...
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Juneau avoids widespread damage as new flood walls face glacier outburst

A record-breaking glacier outburst flood slammed Alaska's capital this week. However, for the first time in years, most homes were spared.