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Suicide Basin, an ice-dammed lake on an arm of Mendenhall Glacier, has filled up with meltwater and sent destructive surges ...
The all clear has been given and residents have been allowed to return to their homes in Alaska’s capital of Juneau after a ...
Each summer in the mountains above Juneau, Alaska, meltwater from the massive Mendenhall Glacier flows into mountain lakes and into the Mendenhall River, which runs through town.
The glacial flooding that sent residents of Alaska's capital city scrambling this week has become an annual ordeal for those ...
City officials say the flood threat has ended and credit barriers with preventing more damage from the Mendenhall Glacier ...
Authorities are still taking stock of Mendenhall River flooding, but new temporary riverfront barriers appear to have staved ...
A record-breaking glacier outburst flood slammed Alaska's capital this week. However, for the first time in years, most homes ...
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.
USGS streamgages show flood conditions are now underway, with live cameras providing real-time views on the USGS HIVIS ...
Officials have advised that the flood threat from Suicide Basin has ended and waters have receded. Evacuated areas are now ...