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Search Halted for Researcher Missing After Fall into Alaska Glacier Moulin

Search Halted for Researcher Missing After Fall into Alaska Glacier Moulin

Search Halted for Researcher Missing After Fall into Alaska Glacier Moulin An Italian researcher conducting studies on Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier is missing after being swept into a vertical ice shaft by a stream of meltwater. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon, with officials confirming Wednesday that search efforts have been deemed too dangerous to continue at this time. The unidentified man was on the Mendenhall Glacier when he fell into a stream, which then propelled him into a ‘moulin’ – a…

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Juneau Braces for Record Glacial Flooding as Suicide Basin Unleashes Torrent

Juneau Braces for Record Glacial Flooding as Suicide Basin Unleashes Torrent

Juneau Braces for Record Glacial Flooding as Suicide Basin Unleashes Torrent Juneau, Alaska is currently in the grips of a major flood event, as a dramatic surge in water levels from a glacial lake near the capital city threatens homes and infrastructure. Authorities on Wednesday, August 13, warned residents that the Juneau area would remain in a ‘major flood stage’ for several more hours, marking the third consecutive year of significant summer glacial flooding. The unfolding crisis is attributed by…

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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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Record Flooding Peaks in Juneau as Mendenhall Glacier Outburst Intensifies

Record Flooding Peaks in Juneau as Mendenhall Glacier Outburst Intensifies

Record Flooding Peaks in Juneau as Mendenhall Glacier Outburst Intensifies Juneau, Alaska is currently grappling with what officials confirm is a record-breaking glacial lake outburst flood. The Mendenhall Glacier’s Suicide Basin has released a surge of water, with flooding expected to peak this morning, Wednesday, August 13, 2025, along the Mendenhall River. Evacuation warnings were critically escalated yesterday, Tuesday, August 12, as authorities urged residents in vulnerable areas to evacuate immediately. Water began breaching the ice dam on Tuesday morning,…

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BREAKING: Juneau Faces Record Glacier Flood Surge, Evacuations Underway

BREAKING: Juneau Faces Record Glacier Flood Surge, Evacuations Underway

BREAKING: Juneau Faces Record Glacier Flood Surge, Evacuations Underway Juneau, Alaska, is currently experiencing and bracing for a record-breaking surge of floodwaters as the Mendenhall Glacier undergoes a significant outburst. Officials confirmed on Tuesday that water had begun escaping the ice dam, with flooding expected to peak late Wednesday afternoon, August 13th, prompting urgent evacuation advisories for residents in vulnerable areas. The Mendenhall River, fed by Mendenhall Lake, is the primary conduit for the rapidly rising water, placing homes nearest…

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Alaska Under Disaster Alert as Imminent Glacier Flood Threatens Juneau

Alaska Under Disaster Alert as Imminent Glacier Flood Threatens Juneau

Alaska Under Disaster Alert as Imminent Glacier Flood Threatens Juneau Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has declared a state disaster for Juneau, the state capital, in response to the imminent threat of a catastrophic glacier lake outburst flood (GLOF). The declaration, issued Monday, follows warnings that the Suicide Basin, a side basin of the Mendenhall Glacier, has reached unprecedented water volumes, signaling an expected release at any moment. Monitoring by the National Weather Service (NWS) and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirms…

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