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A glacier in Alaska causes record flooding in Juneau

A glacier in Alaska causes record flooding in Juneau

An outburst flood from Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier inundated homes in Juneau, highlighting worsening summertime flooding with few solutions in sight.

Joshua Partlow reports for The Washington Post.

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Why the Juneau flood caused by an Alaskan glacier wasn’t predictable

This summer’s torrent of meltwater from the Mendenhall Glacier, known as a glacial outburst flood, dwarfed any that have occurred since the phenomenon began in Juneau a dozen years ago.
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Climate change is erasing one of Alaska’s most popular destinations. Will visitors keep coming back?

Crammed with tourists, Alaska's capital wonders what will happen as its magnificent glacier recedes.
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Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier flooding sweeps away homes, surprises Alaska capital
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Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier flooding sweeps away homes, surprises Alaska capital

No injuries were reported, but floodwaters took part of a third home and caused “significant undermining” damage to a condominium building, city officials said.
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A glacial dam near Juneau could burst any time

Scientists, emergency managers and Juneau residents are bracing for an event at the Mendenhall Glacier that could flood a nearby lake and river again. The now-yearly phenomenon is caused by climate change.

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