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As glacier thins upstream of Juneau, annual flooding is the new normal — for now

Glacial outburst floods aren't a new phenomenon in Alaska, but climate change is scrambling the geography of risk.
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With a release imminent, scientists say the scale of flooding in the Mendenhall Valley is hard to predict.

Hood boarded a helicopter to investigate. Flying over the glaciers at the head of the Mendenhall River, he saw collapsed ice ...

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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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 ...

Timelapse video captures dramatic rise of glacial lakes in Alaska that prompted floods

A "glacial outburst" threatens major flooding in Alaska's capital city as a glacial lake flood phenomenon inundates the ...