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Juneau Braces for Annual Glacial Outburst Floods Amidst Rising Global Concerns

Juneau Braces for Annual Glacial Outburst Floods Amidst Rising Global Concerns

Juneau Braces for Annual Glacial Outburst Floods Amidst Rising Global Concerns Juneau, Alaska, is once again on high alert as the region enters August, the peak month for glacial outburst floods. While the city’s recently reinforced barrier systems, implemented after the significant 2024 event, have shown effectiveness in mitigating property damage, residents remain vigilant. These unpredictable floods, known as Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), occur when natural ice or sediment dams collapse, unleashing torrents of water downstream. Although common in…

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Juneau Recovers After Record Glacier Flood: Evacuation Orders Lifted, Damage Assessed

Juneau Recovers After Record Glacier Flood: Evacuation Orders Lifted, Damage Assessed

Juneau Recovers After Record Glacier Flood: Evacuation Orders Lifted, Damage Assessed Juneau, Alaska, is now assessing the aftermath of what was anticipated to be a record-setting glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) from the Mendenhall Glacier’s Suicide Basin. Residents who were urged to evacuate on Tuesday and Wednesday are beginning to return, as floodwaters from the Mendenhall River have crested and are now receding. Authorities had issued urgent warnings for parts of the city, especially the Mendenhall Valley, as the river…

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